The Elegant Universe

Brian Greene

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Sicilian

Vintage
03 March 2000

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Particle & high-energy physics; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory); Relativity physics

The 25th Anniversary Edition of Brian Greene's iconic bestseller, combining great scientific insight and elegant writing to unravel the greatest mysteries of one of our most complex scientific concepts- string theory.

THE 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION - INCLUDING A NEW PREFACE AND EPILOGUE FROM BRIAN GREENE The iconic bestseller that introduced legions to modern physics and the quest for the ultimate understanding of the cosmos, featuring a new preface and epilogue.

With a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as graceful as the theories it explains, The Elegant Universe remains the unrivalled account of the modern search for the deepest laws of nature. In this new 25th anniversary edition, renowned physicist Brian Greene updates his classic work with a new preface and epilogue summarising the significant theoretical and experimental developments over the past quarter-century. From established science, including relativity and quantum mechanics, to the cutting edge of thinking on black holes, string theory, and quantum gravity, The Elegant Universe makes some of the most sophisticated concepts ever contemplated thoroughly accessible and entertaining, bringing us closer than ever to comprehending how the universe works.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST

'Compulsively readable...

Greene threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for holes' New York Times

By: Brian Greene
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 359g
ISBN: 9780099289920
ISBN 10: 009928992X
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 03 March 2000
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Language: Sicilian
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brian Greene is Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia University and Cornell University.

Reviews for The Elegant Universe

Brian Greene's exhilarating book is yet another in the series of totally accessible volumes written by physicists for the non-specialist reader. The blend of acute scientific insight and well-written prose is highly seductive, as Greene deals with the layers of mystery surrounding 'string theory', in which the universe consists of 11 dimensions, and the fabric of space tears and repairs itself. All matter (from the smallest quarks to the most imposing supernovas) is generated by vibrations of microscopic loops of energy. The string theory has been hailed as a Theory of Everything, with its potential to unify all the forces of nature. Greene's use of simile is particularly apposite, with everything from an amusement park ride to ants on a garden hose used to explain the strange and beautiful realities revealed by modern physics. Many will find Greene's lengthy but readable book the most popular addition yet to the library of popular science. (Kirkus UK)