Impossibility: Limits of Science and the Science of Limits
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Summary
Impossibility: Limits of Science and the Science of Limits by JOHN D BARROW is a science or technology book focused on explanation. The record for this copy lists 2005 • Vintage • 304 pages.
Why this book now
Better candidate if you want explanations and useful information rather than a plot-driven story.
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- You need technical material written for everyday readers.
- You want plain explanations instead of hype.
- You want a book with no examples or explanations.
- You need a simple overview with few facts.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780099772118
Worth buying if: You need technical material written for everyday readers.
Skip it if: You want a book with no examples or explanations.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
What stands out here
This book focuses on explaining its subject rather than telling a story.
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Pause when an idea or explanation is useful, and take notes if that helps you remember it.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780099772118
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