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The Ant and the Ferrari: Lifting the Hood on Truth, Society and the Universe

The Ant and the Ferrari: Lifting the Hood on Truth, Society and the Universe
  

An accessible pop science book which offers readers a clear, navigable path through the big questions that confront us all today, using science to reveal the hidden truths in the universe. Author Dr Spackman examines questions such as: Is there such thing as absolute truth? How... read full description below.

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ISBN 9781869509590
Published 1 June 2012 by HarperCollins
Format Trade Paperback/Paperback
Author(s) By Spackman, Dr. Kerry

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ISBN-13 9781869509590
ISBN-10 1869509595
Stock Available
Status In-stock at publisher; ships 3-10 working days
Publisher HarperCollins
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Publication Date 1 June 2012
Publication Country New Zealand New Zealand
Format Trade Paperback/Paperback
Author(s) By Spackman, Dr. Kerry
Category Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Popular Science
Interest Age Young Adults
Reading Age Young Adults
Library of Congress Cosmology, Truth, Philosophy and science, Ontology
NBS Text Popular Science
ONIX Text General/trade
Number of Pages 208
Dimensions Width: 153mm
Height: 234mm
Spine: 23mm
Weight 595g
Dewey Code 124
Catalogue Code 261529

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An accessible pop science book which offers readers a clear, navigable path through the big questions that confront us all today, using science to reveal the hidden truths in the universe. Author Dr Spackman examines questions such as: Is there such thing as absolute truth? How can beliefs be dangerous? Why are we here? Does everything have a cause? How can we be moral beings in today's world?

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Author's Bio

Kerry Spackman was the winner of the 2009 KEA World Class Award for Creative Thinking, Winner of the 1992 NEEDA Award for Most Significant Electronic Export, long term consultant to four Formula 1 teams on simulator design, mathematics and driver optimization, and mental trainer for many World Champions including the All Blacks, Formula 1 drivers and Olympic gold medallists.

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