The Elegant Universe

by Greene, Brian

The Elegant Universe is a book by Brian Greene published in 1999 which introduces string theory and provides a comprehensive though non-technical assessment of the theory and some of its shortcomings.

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New York: W. W. Norton, 1999. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 9x6x1. Signed by Author(s). Inscribed by author on title page, 3rd printing. Hardcover, black boards with dustjacket, 8vo, 448 pp. Brian Greene's first book, The Elegant Universe was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. A professor of physics at Cornell and Columbia, Greene is more widely known for his books,… Read more about this item
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, And The Quest For The Ultimate Theory (Revised Ediiton 2003, With New Preface, First Printing)

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Jonathan Cape, London, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. Third Impression. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 448 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust jacket protected by Brodart cover.. Previous owner's book-plate laid in. A fine unread copy.. This book is available and ready to be shipped.. String theory proclaims that all… Read more about this item
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