The Trouble With Physics: The Rise of String Theory, The Fall of a Science, and What Comes Next - Brossura

Smolin, Lee

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ISBN 10: 061891868X ISBN 13: 9780618918683

Casa editrice: Mariner Books, 2007

Riassunto

A theoretical physicist and author of The Life of the Cosmos describes the evolution of modern-day string theory, the flaws in the attempt to formulate a "theory of everything" to explain all the forces and particles of nature and the origins of the universe, and their repercussions for physics and the need to get science back on track. Reprint.

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Recensione

"A splendid, edifying report from the front lines of theorectical physics . . . A wonderful gift." The San Francisco Chronicle

" “An uncommonly clear and confident account . . . Even those who differ with many of Smolin’s contentions can applaud his bringing physicists’ anguished night thoughts into the clear light of day.”—Tim Ferris

“If you want to think in new ways about the interconnected universe around you, read Lee Smolin’s provocative, inspiring book.”—Margaret Geller

"The best book about contemporary science written for the layman that I have ever read ... Read this book. Twice."

The Times of London

L'autore

Lee Smolin earned his Ph.D. in physics at Harvard, then went on to teach at Yale and Pennsylvania State before helping to found the innovative Perimeter Institute. He is the author of The Life of the Cosmos and Three Roads to Quantum Gravity.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Mariner Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 061891868X
• ISBN 13: 9780618918683
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 416