The Pull of the Stars - A Conversation with Claudia de Rham
By Howard Burton
Length1h 26m
About this audiobook
This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Claudia de Rham, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imperial College London. After inspiring insights about Claudia de Rham’s upbringing in Madagascar and her academic journey, this wide-ranging conversation explores her research in cosmology, the public perception and communication of science to the general public, gender issues and stereotypes in physics, recommendations for physics teachers to inspire the next generation, and more.
This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Aesthetic Appeal, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:
- Stellar Origins - Madagascar and the Milky Way
- Mysteries Galore - Trying to make sense of the universe
- Public Understanding - Spiritual resonance or pragmatic self-interest?
- Gender - Subheading
- Passing It On - Inspiring the next generation
About Ideas Roadshow Conversations:
This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length1 hr 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Contents
9III. Public Understanding
2A Note on the Text
10Questions for Discussion:
3Introduction
11IV. Gender
4The Conversation
12Questions for Discussion:
5I. Stellar Origins
13V. Passing It On
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6Questions for Discussion:
14Questions for Discussion:
7II. Mysteries Galore
15Continuing the Conversation
8Questions for Discussion:
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