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    Understanding Time - An Exploration: A Beginner's Guide to the Concepts and Theories of Time
    Understanding Time - An Exploration: A Beginner's Guide to the Concepts and Theories of Time
    Understanding Time - An Exploration: A Beginner's Guide to the Concepts and Theories of Time
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    Understanding Time - An Exploration: A Beginner's Guide to the Concepts and Theories of Time

    By Peter I. Kattan

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    "Understanding Time - An Exploration: A Beginner's Guide to the Concepts and Theories of Time" takes readers on a captivating journey into the depths of one of the universe's most intriguing phenomena: time. This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to the intricate concepts and theories surrounding time, making it accessible to readers w

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    PublisherKattan
    Release dateMar 29, 2024
    ISBN9798869283726
    Understanding Time - An Exploration: A Beginner's Guide to the Concepts and Theories of Time
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    Peter I. Kattan

    Peter I. Kattan has a PhD in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University. He has written three books on damage mechanics, one book on finite elements, and one book on composite materials. His research work is currently focused on damage mechanics with fabric tensors and the physical characterization of micro-crack distributions and their evolution. He has published extensively on the theory of plates and shells, constitutive modelling of inelastic materials and damage mechanics. He is currently a Visiting Professor at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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