POWER by Alan F. Blackwell (Editor), David MacKay (Editor) ( 9781107628267 )

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Title:

POWER

By:

Alan F. Blackwell (Editor), David MacKay (Editor)

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1107628261

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Publisher:

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

15 August, 2013

Series:

Darwin College Lectures 16

Pages:

152

Description:

Seven leading writers discuss powerful topics: from the influence of democracy and cinema to mathematical theory and music.

Synopsis:

In this book, first published in 2006, seven internationally renowned writers address the theme of Power from the perspective of their own disciplines. Energy expert Mary Archer begins with an exploration of the power sources of our future. Astronomer Neil Tyson leads a tour of the orders of magnitude in the cosmos. Mathematician and inventor of the Game of Life John Conway demonstrates the power of simple ideas in mathematics. Screenwriter Maureen Thomas explains the mechanisms of narrative power in the media of film and videogames, Elisabeth Bronfen the emotional power carried by representations of life and death, and Derek Scott the power of patriotic music and the mysterious Mozart effect. Finally, celebrated parliamentarian Tony Benn critically assesses the reality of power and democracy in society.

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Cambridge University Press

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