Perfect Symmetry: The Search for the Beginning of Time

by Heinz R. Pagels

Examines the scientific theories concerning the origin and evolution of the universe and discusses stars, galaxies, quasars, and astrophysics

Genres: Physics, Science, Nonfiction, Astronomy, Popular Science, Philosophy, Ebooks

390 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Laura L. Van Dam · Rating 3 out of 5]

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El libro está bueno, pero muy desactualizado. La culpa es mía en realidad, por comprarlo 10 años después de publicado y tardar otros 25 años en empezarlo. Me resultaba muy difícil continuarlo porque a cada rato aparecían hechos o teorías que sé positivamente que ya se han o bien corroborado o refutado y me terminaba distrayendo.

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[Chris Meger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oddly, I completely forgot about this book until last night, when after watching the Science Channel, I wanted to look up M-Theory. This is just some of the best science writing out there. It expects you to know a bit, but not everything, just my speed.

[Georges Hattab · Rating 4 out of 5]

Writing style and content kept me from dropping it and reading another book. Although this one comes with scientific jargon it is well within understanding for curious high schoolers. As other reviewers pointed it out, some content is already outdated. In my opinion, this doesn't take anything away from this book. On the contrary, it is full of historical references. Only warning is you'll be needing time to wrap your head around some of the presented concepts.

[Brad Dunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remarkable, and at times, confusing.

[Betsy]

Einstein quoted by Polly Berrien Berends in Coming to Life (p 75)

[Chris Brimmer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hopelessly outdated.