Elegant Universe

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Product details

  • ISBN 9780099289920
  • Weight: 356g
  • Dimensions: 129 x 197mm
  • Publication Date: 03 Feb 2000
  • Publisher: Vintage Publishing
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Modern physics made thrillingly accessible.

A landmark in science communication, The Elegant Universe introduces readers to string theory - the bold idea that everything in the universe is made of tiny vibrating strands of energy. With lucid storytelling and analogies drawn from everyday life, physicist Brian Greene explains the concepts of relativity, quantum mechanics and multidimensional space with unmatched elegance.

This book doesn’t just teach physics; it invites readers to feel wonder at the mathematical harmony underlying reality. Shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize, it remains one of the most popular science books ever written - ideal for those captivated by cosmology, time, and the search for a unified theory of everything.

Pulitzer Prize finalist

‘Compulsively readable’ New York Times

Brian Greene is a professor of physics and mathematics and director of Columbia University's Center for Theoretical Physics, and is renowned for his groundbreaking discoveries in superstring theory. His bestselling books include The Elegant Universe, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction, and The Fabric of the Cosmos.

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