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Greene, Brian

 
9780099289920: The Elegant Universe: The beauty and mystery of the cosmos explained with clarity and awe in this international bestseller
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 009928992X ISBN 13 : 9780099289920
Editeur : Vintage, 2000

Synopsis

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

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À propos de l'auteur

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.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

'Compulsively readable...Green threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for holes' New York TimesIn this international bestseller, Columbia University professor Brian Greene provides, in layman’s terms, a comprehensive demystification of string theory.

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Éditeur
Vintage
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
009928992X
ISBN 13 
9780099289920
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
512
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