The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

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Review: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

User Review - Mike - Goodreads

Got a little more than half way through the book and then it kind of lost me. I didn't have the patience to read it carefully and there was plenty of other (fiction) books I wanted to read instead. Definitely an interesting read and I understand general relativity better than I ever did before. Read full review

Review: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

User Review - Michael - Goodreads

This turned out to be too intense for everyday listening. I will reschedule for a long drive. Read full review

Review: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

User Review - Wil Freve - Goodreads

Not a book for the scientifically faint of heart. A great introduction to superstring theory that presents a sufficient amount of detail for a basic understanding of various pieces of the theory ... Read full review

Review: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

User Review - Chris - Goodreads

As far as contemporary books on physics for the non-technical reader go, this is one of the better ones. Brian Greene does a good job of coming up with conceptual illustrations and metaphors to ... Read full review

Review: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

User Review - Jim Aker - Goodreads

An outstanding companion book to the PBS series. One does not need to see the PBS broadcast to enjoy the book.A layman's approach to String Theory, multiple dimensions and the unified theory of ... Read full review

Review: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

User Review - sara - Goodreads

i loved the bits and pieces that my inferior mind was able to grasp. Read full review

Review: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

User Review - Wushi - Goodreads

While Brian Greene tries hard to aim this book at the neophyte, avoiding the intricacies of the mathematics for as long as possible. When one speaks of superstring theory, it is difficult to not end ... Read full review