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The Elegant Universe

Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

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The Elegant Universe

Written by: Brian Greene
Narrated by: Erik Davies
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 "[Greene] develops one fresh new insight after another...In the great tradition of physicists writing for the masses, The Elegant Universe sets a standard that will be hard to beat." --George Johnson, The New York Times Book Review

In a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as elegant as the theories it explains, Brian Greene, one of the world's leading string theorists, peels away the layers of mystery surrounding string theory to reveal a universe that consists of 11 dimensions where the fabric of space tears and repairs itself, and all matter-from the smallest quarks to the most gargantuan supernovas-is generated by the vibrations of microscopically tiny loops of energy.

Green uses everything from an amusement park ride to ants on a garden hose to illustrate the beautiful yet bizarre realities that modern physics is unveiling. Dazzling in its brilliance, unprecedented in its ability to both illuminate and entertain, The Elegant Universe is a tour de force of science writing-a delightful, lucid voyage through modern physics that brings us closer than ever to understanding how the universe works.©2003 Brian Greene; (P)2008 Random House Audio Physics Science

Critic Reviews

"The Elegant Universe is compulsively readable.... Greene threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for black holes." -New York

"[An] important book.... The Elegant Universe presents the ideas and aspirations-and some of the characters-of string theory with clarity and charm." -Scientific American

"As good as it gets.... [A] thrilling ride through a lovely landscape." -Los Angeles Times

"[Greene] writes with poetic eloquence and style.... [He] does an admirable job of translating a wholly mathematical endeavor into visual terms." -The Washington Post Book World

"[Greene's metaphors oftten provide beauty and power.... The Elegant Universe is a rewarding read." -Discovery Magazine

"String theory is the hottest idea to emerge in physics since Stephen Hawking gazed into a black hole.... [Greene] explain[s] it in terms that anyone can understand." -San Francisco Chronicle
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loved it. excellent narration. looking forward to the next book. will have to listen again

Brilliant

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This was the finest book that I read or heard on string theory including our current understanding of the universe. It is amazing how Brian Greene tells this story (knowledge) in simple language which is otherwise hardcore physics with involved mathematics. The beauty of this knowledge is stunning and revealing!

Simple and awesome

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Loved the book! Very beautifully & skillfully narrated. The details of quantum mechanics and relativity well woven for the buildup of string theory. One wouldn't need to know much before listening to this book. A great read for new readers and a must read for all physics' enthusiasts.

Great Book, Excellent Narration.

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Beginning and end chapters are nice, fun and more understandable. In the middle, it got technical and little difficult to follow.
But overall, it was very enjoyable.

Nice

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