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The Elegant Universe

Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

by Brian Greene · 1999 · 448 pages

Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking
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Stephen Hawking

About This Book

This work explores the search for a unified theory of physics, detailing the development of string theory and its attempt to reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics. It introduces complex scientific concepts such as superstrings, multidimensional space, and the fundamental nature of matter for a non-technical audience.

Book Details

Published

1999

Pages

448

Language

en

ISBN

9780393046885

Awards & Recognition

Royal Society Prize for Science Books (2000)Pulitzer Prize Finalist for General Nonfiction (2000)

Audiobook Available

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Narrated by Erik Davies

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