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Superstrings: A Theory of Everything?

Geared to the layperson, a clear, concise, non-mathematical explanation of the Theory of Everything and its profound implications is followed by transcripts of interviews with most of the physicists involved in its development.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 248 pages

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