GREENE, Brian.
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory.
New York: W.W. Norton & Company , 1999.
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First Edition of The Elegant Universe; Signed by Brian Greene
First edition of this introduction to string theory. Octavo, original publisher's boards, illustrated with graphs and diagrams throughout. Boldly signed by the author on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by The ATTIK, NY. Author photograph by Dan Dieth.
The Elegant Universe (1999) by Brian Greene is a work of popular science that introduces general readers to the principles of modern theoretical physics, particularly string theory and the quest for a unified description of the fundamental forces of nature. Greene explains complex concepts—such as relativity, quantum mechanics, and higher-dimensional space—through accessible prose and carefully constructed analogies, situating contemporary research within the broader history of scientific inquiry. The book examines the tension between established physical theories and emerging models, presenting string theory as a potential framework for reconciling gravity with quantum mechanics. By combining technical exposition with narrative clarity, The Elegant Universe contributes significantly to public understanding of late twentieth-century physics.
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory.
$475.00
In Stock
