Greene, Brian

The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time and the Texture of Reality (Penguin Press Science)

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ISBN 13:
9780141011110
author:
Greene, Brian
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
592
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Cosmology & the universe
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£15.29

Description

Brian Greene's The Fabric of the Cosmos takes us on a journey through the biggest of the big questions. What is reality, and how does it work? Greene reveals a world more beautiful and bizarre than we could have imagined, where space and time are not what they seem. He explores the mysteries of the universe, from the nature of dark matter to the limits of space and time, and shows how they are all connected in surprising ways. Through his writing, Greene makes the mysteries of space and time accessible to everyone. He shows how the universe is made up of vibrating strings, and how everything is connected in a way that's both beautiful and mind-bending. This book is a grand tour of the universe, taking us on an astonishing ride through the cosmos. Greene's writing is clear and engaging, making complex ideas easy to understand. He's a populariser of theoretical physics, and his book is a great introduction to the subject. With its unique blend of science, philosophy, and storytelling, The Fabric of the Cosmos is a book that will make you look at the world in a completely new way.

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