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The Elegant Universe

Brian Greene

2

awards won

17

score

#188 of 3,809 books · #16 in Science & Technology

Won the Royal Society Science Book Prize (2000) and the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science (1999). Also shortlisted or longlisted for 1 other award.

The Elegant Universe was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. 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. 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.

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Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN-13
9781446477779
Topics
String theoryQuantum mechanicsCosmology

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