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‘…explains the basic concepts of what the cover refers to as the controversial theory.’ (ScienceBase.com, October 2010).
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A clear, plain–English guide to this complex scientific theory
String theory is the hottest topic in physics right now, with books on the subject (pro and con) flying out of the stores. String Theory For Dummies offers an accessible introduction to this highly mathematical “theory of everything,” which posits ten or more dimensions in an attempt to explain the basic nature of matter and energy. Written for both students and people interested in science, this guide explains concepts, discusses the string theory′s hypotheses and predictions, and presents the math in an approachable manner. It features in–depth examples and an easy–to–understand style so that readers can understand this controversial, cutting–edge theory.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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If your scientific education is BBC's Horizon and/or Discovery Channel, with limited maths skills(like me), and you want to know more about string theory, then this is the book for you.
The author explains a really abstract theory (or theories, depending which way you look at it) in a simple and uncomplicated way and satisfied my curiousity with enough imformation. The book does make you think in an abstract way which is a good thing so long as you don't do too much of it in work because your boss might call it daydreaming (unless you're a theoretical physicist)!
Ironically, because Mr. Jones presents a well balanced view of the controversy surrounding string theory, he has stripped away the glitzy, graphically enhanced visuals of my aforementioned TV shows, and now I'm not so sure about the theory as a further understanding of nature. I now see these TV shows as propaganda from scientific/political lobbyists.
I don't think this was the author's intention but I do think the book has done a great job and has given me a more informed opinion on string theory and the confidence to question and debate it.
The author explains a really abstract theory (or theories, depending which way you look at it) in a simple and uncomplicated way and satisfied my curiousity with enough imformation. The book does make you think in an abstract way which is a good thing so long as you don't do too much of it in work because your boss might call it daydreaming (unless you're a theoretical physicist)!
Ironically, because Mr. Jones presents a well balanced view of the controversy surrounding string theory, he has stripped away the glitzy, graphically enhanced visuals of my aforementioned TV shows, and now I'm not so sure about the theory as a further understanding of nature. I now see these TV shows as propaganda from scientific/political lobbyists.
I don't think this was the author's intention but I do think the book has done a great job and has given me a more informed opinion on string theory and the confidence to question and debate it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
A good summary of the progress of M-Theory/String Theory. It demonstrates the reasons string theory has arisen, explains the theory, and then looks at the possible implications. The book also examines the potential flaws of the theory, and looks at alternative theories.
9 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a good book if you have little background in college level physics. The author starts the story with a lot of history of contemporary and modern physics: string stuff only starts about half-way through. The background is good, however, and necessary, but if you're a physicist or have some knowledge of quantum theory and read this book for the meaty (equation) stuff - this is not the book for you. There's barely an equation in it - by design - but it's frustrating if you want to dabble in the math but aren't allowed to see it.
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