Readership: General readers, esp. those interested in popular science or philosophy of science. Students and scientists themselves, particularly those in the fields of physics, mathematics, and astronomy.
John D. Barrow, Professor of Astronomy, University of Sussex
"Barrow is emerging as the Stephen Jay Gould of the mathematical sciences. These fluent and erudite essays should further enhance his reputation. Professor Sir Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal"
Introduction, 1. The popularization of science; 2. Life in the universe; 3. Theories of everything and gravity; 4. Mathematics; 5. Simplicity and complexity; 6. Time; 7. Religion and science; 8. Quantum reality; 9. Aesthetics; 10. Cosmology; Index.
