The Quantum Astrologer's Handbook

Explore the captivating world of quantum physics through 'The Quantum Astrologer's Handbook', a compelling blend of science and narrative you won't want to miss. This groundbreaking book delves into the life and mind of Jerome Cardano, a 16th-century polymath who seamlessly intertwined astrology with groundbreaking scientific discovery. Written by acclaimed author Michael Brooks, the book presents a fresh perspective on the nexus of science and mysticism, examining how Cardano’s explorations laid the groundwork for modern quantum concepts. Perfect for fans of popular science and historical biography, 'The Quantum Astrologer's Handbook' offers a unique lens into the mind of a genius who challenged the norms of his time. Discover the extraordinary stories of Cardano—the gambler, blasphemer, and astrologer who captured the imagination of kings and emperors, while struggling with his own demons and anxieties. This must-read book is ideal for anyone interested in the intersection of science, history, and philosophy, making it a great addition to your collection. With its 240 pages of engaging content, readers will appreciate how Brooks artfully weaves Cardano's life experiences with insights into quantum physics, making it an unforgettable read for both scholars and casual readers alike. Get your copy today and embark on a journey through time and thought!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925322408
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 240


Description:
A book of science like no other, about a scientist like no other.

This is a landmark in science writing. It resurrects from the vaults of neglect the polymath Jerome Cardano, a Milanese of the sixteenth century. Who is he? A gambler and blasphemer, inventor and chancer, plagued by demons and anxieties, astrologer to kings, emperors and popes. This stubborn and unworldly man was the son of a lawyer and a brothel keeper, but also a gifted physician and the unacknowledged discoverer of the mathematical foundations of quantum physics. That is the argument of this charming and intoxicatingly clever book, which is truly original in its style, and in the manner of the modernists embodies in its very form its theories about the world.

The Quantum Astrologer's Handbook is a science book with the panache of a novel, for readers of Carlo Rovelli or Umberto Eco. It is a work of and about genius.



'The most original nonfiction book I've read in years.'
-Andrea Wulf, author of The Invention of Nature and Founding Gardeners

'Jerome Cardano is my all-time favourite mathematical rogue. Michael Brooks has brought him vividly to life in entertaining, informative, and highly original conversations about frontier physics, held across a gulf of centuries. A daring and successful experiment and a new kind of popular science writing.'
-Ian Stewart

'Michael Brooks is a magician in the old sense - both scientist and artist. He uses both disciplines to create a compelling, fresh look at the quantum world. A fantastic read for students of reality.'
-Gwyneth Lewis, author of Sunbathing in the Rain

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