{"product_id":"9788494495069","title":"Now","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Now,\" renowned physicist Richard A. Muller tackles one of the most elusive and fundamental concepts of existence: the present moment. With uncommon expository clarity, the author combines physics, philosophy, and cosmology to unravel the nature of time. From the role of dark energy in the acceleration of the universe to the relationship between the future and the past, Muller offers a revolutionary vision that will transform our understanding of reality. An essential essay for those seeking answers beyond conventional science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard A. Muller, recognized for his research on dark energy, addresses \"now\" as the most complex temporal unit the human mind faces. The book explores how the passage of time increases disorder in the universe, a key phenomenon in thermodynamics and cosmology. Furthermore, Muller proposes the surprising idea that the future may influence the past, challenging our linear perception of time. Throughout 350 pages, the author integrates concepts from modern physics, philosophy, and religion to provide a coherent and accessible explanation of that slippery and essential instant we call \"now.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNature of time and the present moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between dark energy and the acceleration of the universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of the future on the past from the perspective of quantum physics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe increase of disorder (entropy) as the engine of time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntersection of physics, philosophy, and religion in understanding time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in modern physics, cosmology, and the philosophy of science. It is ideal for those who enjoy popular science essays that combine scientific rigor with profound reflections on reality. It will also be attractive to those seeking to understand complex concepts such as time, dark energy, or entropy without the need to be experts in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn innovative perspective on the nature of time, beyond the traditional linear view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClear and accessible explanations of advanced concepts in physics and cosmology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bridge between disciplines, integrating science, philosophy, and religion into a single analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on \"now\" as the key to understanding the universe and our existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muller, Richard A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Pasado y Presente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary essays, Time (chronology), Systems and measures of time, Physics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 490 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Now\" is a work that stands out for its ability to make highly complex scientific concepts accessible. Richard A. Muller achieves a balance between academic rigor and expository clarity, offering a read that enriches both specialists and the curious. His multidisciplinary approach and his proposition that the future can affect the past make it a provocative and stimulating text, ideal for those seeking to expand their understanding of time and the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PASADO Y PRESENTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407202378075,"sku":"9788494495069","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849449506.jpg?v=1781850193","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494495069","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}