Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Hidden Reality : Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos by Brian Greene (2011, Hardcover)
dasha_5486 (12)
100% positive feedback
Price:
$15.97
+ $5.22 shipping
Returns:
Condition:
This science book delves into topics such as physics, quantum theory, astrophysics, cosmology, relativity, and general physics. With illustrations and written in English, this book is a compelling read for those interested in the complexities of the universe.
- Buy It NowHidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos, by B. Greene
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100307265633
ISBN-139780307265630
eBay Product ID (ePID)84337698
Product Key Features
Book TitleHidden Reality : Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicPhysics / Quantum Theory, Physics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, Physics / Relativity, Physics / General
IllustratorYes
GenreScience
AuthorBrian Greene
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight26.2 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-042710
Reviews"If extraterrestrials landed tomorrow and demanded to know what the human mind is capable of accomplishing, we could do worse than to hand them a copy of this book." -Timothy Ferris, The New York Times Book Review "Few living writers write so lucidly about such complicated stuff. In Greene's prose, cutting-edge cosmology and particle physics become something a plucky and well-rested reader can apprehend. . . Greene might be the best intermediary I've found between the sparkling, absolute zero world of mathematics and the warm, clumsy world of human language." -Anthony Doerr, Boston Globe "Mr. Greene has a gift for elucidating big ideas . . . Exciting and rewarding . . . [ The Hidden Reality ] captures and engages the imagination." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times "It's impossible to summarize every step of Greene's balletic footwork, by which, like some multi-limbed Asian deity, he dances into being each different theoretical framework that could support multiple universes. . . His arguments are constructed like classical cathedrals, with intricate arches and buttresses that all uphold the central spire. Sometimes you think he's lost in the details of some sculpted gargoyle, only to realize how essential to the whole structure this particular feature is." -Paul di Filippo, Barnes and Noble Review "[Greene] leads the general reader on an excursion to the farthest and most mind-bending reaches of speculative physics . . . An exhilarating-if sometimes vertigo-inducing-journey." -Alden Mudge, Bookpage "An in-depth yet marvelously accessible look inside the perplexing world of modern theoretical physics and cosmology . . . Greene presents a lucid, intriguing, and triumphantly understandable state-of-the-art look at the universe." - Publishers Weekly (Starred review) , "An in-depth yet marvelously accessible look inside the perplexing world of modern theoretical physics and cosmology . . . Greene presents a lucid, intriguing, and triumphantly understandable state-of-the-art look at the universe." - Publishers Weekly (Starred review)
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal530.12
SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos comes his most expansive and accessible book to date--a book that takes on the grandest question: Is ours the only universe? There was a time when "universe" meant all there is. Everything. Yet, in recent years discoveries in physics and cosmology have led a number of scientists to conclude that our universe may be one among many. With crystal-clear prose and inspired use of analogy, Brian Greene shows how a range of different "multiverse" proposals emerges from theories developed to explain the most refined observations of both subatomic particles and the dark depths of space: a multiverse in which you have an infinite number of doppelgngers, each reading this sentence in a distant universe; a multiverse comprising a vast ocean of bubble universes, of which ours is but one; a multiverse that endlessly cycles through time, or one that might be hovering millimeters away yet remains invisible; another in which every possibility allowed by quantum physics is brought to life. Or, perhaps strangest of all, a multiverse made purely of math. Greene, one of our foremost physicists and science writers, takes us on a captivating exploration of these parallel worlds and reveals how much of reality's true nature may be deeply hidden within them. And, with his unrivaled ability to make the most challenging of material accessible and entertaining, Greene tackles the core question: How can fundamental science progress if great swaths of reality lie beyond our reach? Sparked by Greene's trademark wit and precision, The Hidden Reality is at once a far-reaching survey of cutting-edge physics and a remarkable journey to the very edge of reality--a journey grounded firmly in science and limited only by our imagination., From the best-selling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos comes his most expansive and accessible book to date--a book that takes on the grandest question: Is ours the only universe? There was a time when "universe" meant all there is. Everything. Yet, in recent years discoveries in physics and cosmology have led a number of scientists to conclude that our universe may be one among many. With crystal-clear prose and inspired use of analogy, Brian Greene shows how a range of different "multiverse" proposals emerges from theories developed to explain the most refined observations of both subatomic particles and the dark depths of space: a multiverse in which you have an infinite number of doppelgangers, each reading this sentence in a distant universe; a multiverse comprising a vast ocean of bubble universes, of which ours is but one; a multiverse that endlessly cycles through time, or one that might be hovering millimeters away yet remains invisible; another in which every possibility allowed by quantum physics is brought to life. Or, perhaps strangest of all, a multiverse made purely of math. Greene, one of our foremost physicists and science writers, takes us on a captivating exploration of these parallel worlds and reveals how much of reality's true nature may be deeply hidden within them. And, with his unrivaled ability to make the most challenging of material accessible and entertaining, Greene tackles the core question: How can fundamental science progress if great swaths of reality lie beyond our reach? Sparked by Greene's trademark wit and precision, The Hidden Reality is at once a far-reaching survey of cutting-edge physics and a remarkable journey to the very edge of reality--a journey grounded firmly in science and limited only by our imagination.
LC Classification NumberQC6.G6885 2011
All listings for this product
Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Aug 19, 2019
Great book, perfect copy.
Such a great read! I didn't expect such a new perfect copy, but that's what I got.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 16, 2018
Another Success
Book arrived quickly, ended up being the hardcover edition. Some jacket wear.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 30, 2018
Great
Excellent BookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
