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Fred Hoyle

    24. jún 1915 – 20. august 2001

    Sir Fred Hoyle patril medzi najvýznamnejších, najkreatívnejších a najkontroverznejších vedcov dvadsiateho storočia. Okrem svojej práce v teoretickej astronómii bol vášnivým horolezcom, šachistom a autorom vedeckofantastických diel. Zaslúžil sa o popularizáciu vedy a je tvorcom slávneho termínu 'Veľký tresk'. Jeho diela dodnes inšpirujú a provokujú vedeckú komunitu.

    The Andromeda Anthology
    A for Andromeda
    The Inferno
    Fifth Planet
    The Black Cloud
    Rockets in Ursa Major
    • Man and Materialism

      • 174 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania

      Offering a deep intellectual exploration, this 1957 publication examines the historical trends shaping humanity's future. It challenges readers to engage with complex ideas and encourages a critical understanding of the forces influencing societal development. The book serves as a thought-provoking resource for those interested in the interplay between history and the potential trajectories of human civilization.

      Man and Materialism2023
    • Commonsense in Nuclear Energy

      • 94 stránok
      • 4 hodiny čítania

      Set against the backdrop of a looming energy crisis in the late 1970s, this book advocates for nuclear fission as a viable alternative primary fuel. It explores the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions and presents a compelling case for harnessing nuclear power to address global energy demands. The author emphasizes the potential of nuclear fission to transform energy production and mitigate crises, making a significant contribution to discussions on energy policy and environmental sustainability.

      Commonsense in Nuclear Energy2023
    • The Andromeda Anthology

      • 400 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      The Andromeda duology from renowned scientist Fred Hoyle and television producer John Elliot, published in one volume

      The Andromeda Anthology2020
      3,4
    • Fast-paced novel written with wry humour by the father-son team, set in London and Scotland, in Australia and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, about facing imminent natural catastrophe, from a quasar in the sky.

      The Inferno1979
      2,7