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The Fabric of the Cosmos

Space, Time and the Texture of Reality
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The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene delves into the fundamental nature of the universe, exploring concepts in physics such as space, time, and the fabric of reality itself. The author aims to illuminate complex ideas including quantum mechanics, relativity, and cosmology in a way that is accessible to a general audience. This book takes readers on a journey through the intricacies of how the universe operates and questions the nature of reality itself.
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This engaging exploration of the nature of time and space may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the mysteries of the universe and how it all coheres. If you enjoy blending complex scientific theories with intriguing thought experiments and easily digestible explanations, this book offers a captivating journey into the fundamental fabric that makes up our reality.

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What is reality? Could we exist without space and time? Can we travel to the past? What are the limits of the universe? This title takes us on an irresistible and revelatory journey through the biggest of the big questions.

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The Fabric of the Cosmos is described as "a magnificent challenge to conventional ideas" by the Financial Times.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It manages to be both challenging and entertaining: it is highly recommended," adds The Independent.

According to the New York Times, Greene "send(s) the reader's imagination hurtling through the universe on an astonishing ride. As a popularizer of exquisitely abstract science, he is both a skilled and kindly explicator."

The Los Angeles Times Book Review notes, "Greene is as elegant as ever, cutting through the fog of complexity with insight and clarity; space and time become putty in his hands."

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The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene has received praise for its ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to non-specialists. Reviewers commend Greene's engaging writing style and his skill in explaining the intricacies of space, time, and reality, making it an enlightening read for those interested in understanding the underpinnings of the universe. Some highlight the book's thought-provoking and mind-expanding ideas, though others note it requires careful reading to fully grasp its content.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141011110

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 405g

Pages: 592

About the Author

Brian Greene, author of the bestselling book about string theory, The Elegant Universe, was educated at Harvard and Oxford, graduating in 1987. After spending time at Harvard and Cornell, he is currently a Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia. Greene was presenter of the Channel Four series The Theory of Everything, screened in November 2003.

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