Theories Of Everything
John D. Barrow
  • Published: 3 July 1992
  • ISBN: 9780099983804
  • Imprint: Vintage
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $36.99

Theories Of Everything

The Quest for Ultimate Explanation

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'Its scope is, appropriately, vast' Nature

The Holy Grail of modern scientists is 'The Theory of Everything', which will contain all that can be known about the Universe - the magic formula that Einstein spent his life searching for and failed to find. In this elegant and exciting book, John D. Barrow challenges the quest for ultimate explanation.
  • Published: 3 July 1992
  • ISBN: 9780099983804
  • Imprint: Vintage
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $36.99
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About the author

John D. Barrow

John D. Barrow is Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Director of the Millennium Mathematics Project at Cambridge University, Fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge, a Fellow of the Royal Society, and formerly Professor of both Geometry and Astronomy at Gresham College, London. His previous books include The Book of Nothing, The Constants of Nature, The Infinite Book, Cosmic Imagery, the bestselling 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know, The Book of Universes, and, most recently, 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Sport.

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Praise for Theories Of Everything

An exhilarating journey that cuts across a vast terrain of conceptual landmarks: from physics to metaphysics, mathematics to philosophy, and from mythology to theology... Without a doubt an important, engaging and highly literate book

New Scientist

Bridges the gab between the research frontiers of theoretical physics and the aspirations of man to understand what is going on

Times Literary Supplement

Engaging and accessible

Daily Telegraph

Theories of Everything is a beautifully written and thoughtful attempt to make sense of this difficult area of enquiry

Nature

What an elegant exposition lies here: not for everyone, to be sure, but for those familiar with astronomer Barrow's rich background in mathematics and in the history and philosophy of science, a treasure of learning and insight

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