The Universe, the Eleventh Dimension, and Everything: What We Know and How We Know It

by Richard Morris

Book Overview

From the formation of the universe to the theory of matter to life on earth, Richard Morris delivers a clear and concise picture of what we know, how we know it, and what the limits to future knowledge might be. Morris begins by discussing various ideas about the ultimate destiny of the universe: whether it will continue expanding or eventually collapse. Next he addresses the search for a unified theory of matter that will encompass the four known...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568581408
• ISBN13: 9781568581408
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Highly recommended for the non-specialist general reader.

What is the fate of the universe, and what are the implications of a unified theory of matter? The Universe, The Eleventh Dimension, And Everything provides an introduction to the scientific revolutions which have revealed new concepts and fostered new discoveries. Chapters are geared to the lay reader yet include plenty of scientific background.