Other Worlds
by P. C. W. Davies
ISBN: 0671422324
ISBN-13: 9780671422325
Format: Paperback
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"This dazzling book ...is not just a boggler, but a lucid exposition of the fields of exploration opened by quantum theory."
-- Guardian (London)
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 1982
Publisher's Notes
An inquiry into the nature of the universe draws out the implications of the quantum theory and argues that our universe is only one among many possible universes and that other universes may exist.
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Other Worlds by Davies, P. C. W
P. C. W. Davies
Simon & Schuster (Paper), 1982-04. Paperback. Good. clean and tight, one slight crease to the binding, Softcover, minor wear to binding, inside page has a few notes, good. SKU 1405#5 ( more information) Offered by Help-me-Ronda-books (United States)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper). PAPERBACK. 0671422324 . Good. ( more information) Offered by HOUNDDOGLOUIE BOOKS (United States)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper). Used - Good. Published: 1982. Softcover. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. Some discoloration/sunfade of cover/spine. Cover has some wear on edges. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper), 1982-04. Paperback. Very Good. Pages are clean, crisp and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Free Delivery Confirmation! Ships same or next business day. ( more information) Offered by Redux Books (United States)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper). Used - Good. Published: 1982. Softcover. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. BINDING IS SOFTCOVER; Price or other sticker on cover. Some rubbing on cover. Cover has some wear on edges. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper). Used - Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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softcover, name inside cover, ,tanning pages otherwise a clean. tight unmarked copy ( more information) Offered by One World (United States)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper). Used - Good. Only good, with more than average condition problems for its age. Book has been read but remains straight clean and tight. No internal markings but for former owner's name inside front cover. ( more information) Offered by BookZone U.S.A. (United States)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper). PAPERBACK. 0671422324 87 , some handling wear, still in decent/readable condition . Good. ( more information) Offered by HUDSON BOOKS (United States)
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Other Worlds: A Portrait of Nature in Rebellion; Space, Superspace and the Quantum Universe
Davies, Paul
New York: A Touchstone Book (Simon and Schuster), 1982. Assume First PB Printing of a 1980 Copyright since there is no indication otherwise. Fine condition, in wraps. Octavo sized PB, 207 pages, index, illustrations. "..the world is a game of chance in which we are not merely spectators but players...takes quantum theory to its logical - if hair-raising - conclusions....". Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Prosper Poorman, Bookseller (United States)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper), 1982-04. Very Good. Very Good: light shelfwear, otherwise clean, tight, square copy 8vo, blue. ( more information) Offered by Driftless Books and Music (United States)
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Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1982. Very Good. No Jacket. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Kricketts Bookshop (United States)
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Simon & Schuster, April 1, 1982. Paperback. Good. General ( more information) Offered by Pioneer Book (United States)
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Davies, Paul
Simon & Schuster (Paper) No spinal creasing, no stamps or marks. Slight edgewear.. Paperback. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by SYBERKATZ Books (United States)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper), 1982-04. Paperback. New. ( more information) Offered by IAG Services Inc (United States)
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Simon & Schuster, April 1982. Paperback. Good. General ( more information) Offered by Pioneer Book (United States)
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Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster (Paper). Trade Paperback. 0671422324 Corners slightly bumped. Minor edge wear to cover. . Very Good. 1982. ( more information) Offered by Serendipity Books (United States)
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Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1982. First Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Oddball Books (United States)
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Paul Davies
Touchstone, 1980. "Space, superspace and the quantum universe." Cover has some rubbing and a bit of wear and tanning.. ISBN: 0-671-42232-4. Trade Paperback. Very Good-. Non-Fiction, Quantum Theory, Physics,cosmology, Outer Space. ( more information) Offered by Valerie Dzendzeluk (Canada)
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Riverside, New Jersey, U. S. A.. Very Good; Soft Cover; Simon & Schuster; 1982. 207pp. A clean, sound copy, no markings; 0-671-42232-4 . ( more information) Offered by Shire Books (Canada)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper). PAPERBACK. 0671422324 B203 Trade Paperback. . New. ( more information) Offered by Ye Olde Book Worm (United States)
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Touchstone Press 04/1982. Fine. No dust jacket, as issued. New.First printing.. Trade pb. Fine/No DJ Issued. ( more information) Offered by Turn of the Century (United States)
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Other Worlds : A Portrait of Nature in Rebellion, Space, Superspace, and the Quantum Universe
Davies, P. C. W
New York : Simon and Schuster, 1982. 1st Touchstone Edition. Description: 207 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Quantum theory. Physics--Philosophy. Cosmology. Outer space. Notes: Includes index. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ( more information) Offered by MW Books Ltd. (Ireland)
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Simon & Schuster (Paper). PAPERBACK. 0671422324 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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