The Elegant Universe, 2nd Edition

”[A] delightful, lucid introduction to the greatest problem in all of physics, the quest to unify all the laws of nature. Greene does a masterful job in presenting complex materials in a lively, engaging manner. Highly recommended to anyone who has ever gazed at the heavens and wondered, as Einstein did, if God had a choice in making the universe.” – Michio Kaku, author of Hyperspace and Visions “Everyone who is curious about the horizons of theoretical physics-past, present, and future-will enjoy this book.” – Edward Witten, Institute for Advanced Study “[A] beautifully crafted account of string theory-a theory that appears to be a most promising waystation on the road to an ultimate theory of everything. His book gives a clear, simple, yet masterful account that makes a complex theory very accessible to nonscientists but is also a delightful; read for the professional.” – David M. Lee, professor of physics, Cornell University “[A] tour-de-force of science writing. Perhaps more than any other popular-level account, this book peels away layers of detail and reveals the stunning essence of cutting-edge physics. With a rare blend of scientific integrity and literary flair, the author takes us on a whirlwind journey to the forefront of the search for the ultimate theory of the universe.” – Shing-Tung Yau, Harvard University; Fields Medalist, winner of the National Medal of Science “Greene does an admirable job of translating a wholly mathematical endeavor into visual terms. Throughout his work, he writes with poetic eloquence and style.” – Marcia Bartusiak - Washington Post Book World “Brian Greene…makes the terribly complex theory of strings accessible to all. He possesses a remarkable gift for using the everyday to illustrate what may be going on in dimensions beyond our feeble human perception.” – Publishers Weekly “Compulsively readable…Greene threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for black holes.” – New York “As rewarding as it gets…A thrilling ride through a lovely landscape.” – Los Angeles Times

Brian Greene is the director of Columbia University’s Center for Theoretical Physics and cofounder of the World Science Festival. Acclaimed for groundbreaking discoveries in superstring theory, he is the author of four best-selling books that have collectively sold more than two million copies worldwide. He lives in New York.

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