{"product_id":"the-mysterious-universe-james-jeans-9781025434858","title":"The Mysterious Universe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Mysterious Universe\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a profound exploration of the cosmos through the lens of early twentieth-century physics. Written by the renowned physicist and astronomer Sir James Jeans, this work serves as an accessible bridge between complex scientific theories and the curious general reader. Jeans delves into the revolutionary concepts of the time, including the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics, to examine the fundamental nature of reality and our place within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is celebrated for its philosophical depth, particularly Jeans' famous proposition that the universe appears to be more like a great thought than a great machine. By examining the mathematical foundations of the physical world, Jeans challenges the deterministic views of the Victorian era and opens up a dialogue about the mysterious, often counterintuitive behavior of matter and radiation. His clear, engaging prose brings clarity to the vast scales of space and time, making \"The Mysterious Universe\" a foundational text in the history of scientific literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work remains a fascinating testament to a pivotal moment in science when the boundaries of human knowledge were rapidly expanding, offering timeless insights into the beauty and complexity of the celestial realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Jeans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025434854\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025434858\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.40d","brand":"James Jeans","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874747199743,"sku":"9781025434858","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mysterious-universe-james-jeans-9781025434858","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}