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The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected: A Natural Philosophers Quest for Trout and the Meaning of Everything,Used
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Marcelo Gleiser has had a passion for science and fishing since he was a boy growing up on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Now a worldfamous theoretical physicist with hundreds of scientific articles and several books of popular science to his credit, he felt it was time to connect with nature in less theoretical ways. After seeing a flyfishing class on the Dartmouth College green, he decided to learn to flyfish, a hobby, he says, that teaches humility. In The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected, Gleiser travels the world to scientific conferences, fishing wherever he goes. At each stop, he ponders how in the myriad ways physics informs the act of fishing; how, in its turn, fishing serves as a lens into natures inner workings; and how science engages with questions of meaning and spirituality, inspiring a sense of mystery and awe of the not yet known. Personal and engaging, The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected is a scientists tribute to nature, an affirmation of humanitys deep connection with and debt to Earth, and an exploration of the meaning of existence, from atom to trout to cosmos.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the connection between science, nature, and personal experiences, particularly through the lens of fishing and its philosophical implications.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Marcelo Gleiser, a renowned theoretical physicist and popular science writer.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected'? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on June 7, 2016.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of content style? A: Readers can expect a personal and engaging narrative that combines scientific insights with personal anecdotes about fishing and nature.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a scientific background? A: Yes, the book is written for a general audience and is accessible to readers without a scientific background.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of History & Philosophy.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What is the significance of fishing in this book? A: Fishing serves as a metaphor for exploring deeper questions about life, meaning, and our connection to the natural world.