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| Author | Alan Lightman |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Non fiction |
| Publisher | Pantheon Books |
Publication date | January 14, 2014 |
The Accidental Universe is a 2014 nonfiction book by physicist and author Alan Lightman.
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| Author | Alan Lightman |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Non fiction |
| Publisher | Pantheon Books |
Publication date | January 14, 2014 |
The Accidental Universe is a 2014 nonfiction book by physicist and author Alan Lightman.
The book is a collection of seven essays on the history of science and its impact on mankind's understanding of their place in the universe. [1]
Some critics praised its writing style and insights on philosophy and the natural world. [2] [3] [1]
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