Paul Halpern, "The Great Atom Debate"
About This Event
Main Point Books welcomes back store favorite Paul Halpern with his newest science-for-smart-people-who-aren't-scientists title "The Great Atom Debate: Ernst Mach, Ludwig Boltzmann, and the Battle for the Essence of Reality." Come learn about the little-known story of how two of history’s greatest physicists waged a war over the existence of the atom and the nature of reality itself.
This event will be in our lower level. RSVPs are requested; walks-ins are welcome as space permits. The book can be purchased at registration or at the event.
About the Venue
Main Point Books
Every town deserves its own indie bookstore, and since 2013, Main Point Books has filled the gap for Main Line Philadelphia. We nourish a love of reading by helping you find the book you were looking for and the book that you didn't know you needed. We are a place where you might meet an author, a neighbor, or an employee who will lead you in a new direction, encouraging exploration and discovery. Our goal is simple: to provide a haven to discuss, discover, and advocate for great books. We strive to provide the extras that make for a wonderful shopping experience—a resolutely curated selection of titles to appeal to all ages and interests as well as customer service that makes shopping a joy. We want you to relish spending time at Main Point Books, to have it be a place where you feel comfortable sharing life's best and worst moments. And, yes, we always believe there is a book for that.
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