The Complete Idiot's Guide to String Theory | 
 enlarge | Author: George Musser
Publisher: Alpha
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Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 1592577024
Dewey Decimal Number: 539.72
EAN: 9781592577026
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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Everything is connected
We re living in the midst of a scientific revolution that s captured the general public s attention and imagination. The aim of this new revolution is to develop a theory of everything a set of laws of physics that will explain all that can be explained, ranging from the tiniest subatomic particle to the universe as a whole. Here, readers will learn the ideas behind the theories, and their effects upon our world, our civilization, and ourselves.
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 Excellent Introduction July 23, 2008
Andrew (Ontario Canada)
34 out of 36 found this review helpful
This is a very well written book, easy to read, flows very well from topic to topic, doesn't spend too much time on any single area and has excellent coverage.
This book is for you if:
-You are looking for a good overview of the challenges that String theory is trying to solve
-You are not interested in a book of Math formula's (there is no math) or a book that just reprints the theory
-You are interested in a balanced view including discussions of alternative theories (it mostly covers String theory but it does highlight how other theories deal with the problem) as opposed to bashing other theories
-You have read several other books but still don't see the big picture
-You are not interested in a history lesson on how great the author is and all of his friends and all the other guys are nuts
Hope this helps
inportant yet still fun August 12, 2008
Dr. Anne Andersson (wa)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
how could i resist? my education/degrees are in biophysics, so there's a lot i've missed out on. fascinating to read and learn and not over the top in levels of difficulty.
take a chance!
Still An Idiot August 4, 2008
M. Stathacos (NY State)
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
I am still basically an idiot on this subject, but now with a little enlightenment. I have been out of school for some30++ years and this
stuff is a bit out there for me. But, it is written clearly and I am
very happy with the read.
wide ranging August 25, 2008
Bebop Brain (New York, NY)
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
A chunk of the book covers relativity.
Quantum mechanics is presented with its incompatibilities.
With these formalities over with, string theory is discussed.
There are some difficulties here.
Profound conclusions are presented without much background.
The conflicting view points get tiresome.
There is not much of a climax at the end.
But these problems are inherent to the subject matter.
The digressions and historical bits are always interesting.
The endless analogies to everyday life are better than you would expect.
There is a joy about the audacity of the subject which comes through.
I do not like "..Idiot's Guide..." October 4, 2008
Wojciech Langer (Toronto, Ontario)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
..as a part of a title. Idiots do not read such books. I may say, you will like this easy to follow review of relativity, QM, the Standard Model, the possibility of time travel, and more. Then explore alternatives to string theory. All this conveyed in everyday, even breezy, language. The next few years will be critical for string theory. LHC will begin to smash particles into bits to see what they are made of and give new types a chance to form. But finishing the job will probably require new conceptual input , as author indicates. Good quick read ..from micro to large scale cosmology.
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