Brian Greene

The Elegant Universe (eBook, ePUB)

The beauty and mystery of the cosmos explained with clarity and awe in this international bestseller

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Random House
• Seitenzahl: 512
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Mai 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781446477779
• Artikelnr.: 39223715

Autorenporträt

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.

Rezensionen

Develops one fresh new insight after another... In the great tradition of physicists writing for the masses, The Elegant Universe sets a standard that will be hard to beat New York Times Book Review