About this title: Since Einstein, physicists have been pursuing a single theory that would order all of the elementary particles in the universe and unify all the forces of nature. Such a theory would answer questions like: how did the universe begin?; what is the origin of time?; what is matter? In 1984 a theory - involving "superstrings" - burst upon the scientific world; a theory which, although seeming to defy the imagination, at the same time appeared to explain these physical phenomena. This book sets out to explain its development and meaning in a manner accessible to readers with no knowledge of ...
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780809242573ISBN:0809242575
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Great clean trade paperback. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Date Published: 1989-09-01
ISBN-13:9780809242573ISBN:0809242575
Description: Like New in SHOWS SLIGHT WEAR jacket. GREAT BOOK GREAT READ! LIKE NEW TO NEW CONDITION-PAGES CLEAN, VERY MINOR COVER AND SHELF WEAR. TIGHT BINDING NO WRITING, NOT AN EX LIBRARY, WE SHIP FAST! THANK YOU. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Contemporary Books
Date Published: 1988-10
ISBN-13:9780809246373ISBN:0809246376
Description: Good. Ex-library hardback book with dustjacket, typical library markings, no highlighting, underlining or notes, good reading, study, research book. read more
Description: Good. 0809242575 some wear to covers and edges, tear at bottom spine edge books may have some minor wearhouse damage. Stickers may be on spine or covers. read more
Description: Very Good. 0809242575 There is some minor wear to the cover including a crease and a black line on the edge. It is otherwise fine. read more
Description: Very Good. Trade paperback. Very good condition; edges, corners, and covers of book show minor wear. No underlining; no highlighting; no internal markings. 1st Edition. 1989. Trade paperback. read more
Description: Acceptable. 1989-Paperback----Used-Acceptable-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Description: Good. 1989-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
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