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There are places in the world where rules are less important than kindness

Hardcover • 2020 • English • 1. edition

There are places in the world where rules are less important than kindness

By Carlo Rovelli

1 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

One of the most inspiring and counter-intuitive thinkers of our age, the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, transforms the way we think about the world with his reflections on science, history and humanityIn this collection of writings, the logbook of an intelligence always on the move, Carlo Rovelli follows his curiosity and invites us on a voyage through science, history, philosophy and politics. Written with his usual clarity and wit, these pieces range widely across time a...Show more

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Book details

ISBN

9780241454688

Publisher

Allen Lane

Published year

2020

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

There are places in the world where rules are less important than kindness

Format

Hardcover

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