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# Compact 12.9 x 19.8 cm size 416 pages of deep insight Published 2008 - timeless relevance The Trouble with Physics: The Rise of String Theory, The Fall of a Science and What Comes Next by Lee Smolin - Paperback

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## Key Features

- • **Critique the status quo:** Smolin questions mainstream assumptions, sparking fresh scientific debates.
- • **A must-have for thought leaders:** Join the conversation shaping the future of theoretical physics.
- • **Unpack the mysteries of the universe:** Engage with bold ideas on unseen dimensions and multiple universes.
- • **Dive into the cutting edge of physics:** Explore the evolution from Einstein to string theory with clarity and depth.
- • **Accessible yet intellectually stimulating:** Written for the curious professional ready to challenge scientific orthodoxy.

## Overview

The Trouble with Physics by Lee Smolin is a 416-page paperback published in 2008 that offers a compelling, accessible critique of string theory and modern physics. It traces the journey from Einstein’s relativity to today’s theoretical frontiers, challenging prevailing scientific assumptions and inspiring forward-thinking readers to engage with the future of physics.

## Description

The Trouble with Physics is a groundbreaking account of the state of modern physics: of how we got from Einstein and Relativity through quantum mechanics to the strange and bizarre predictions of string theory, full of unseen dimensions and multiple universes. Lee Smolin not only provides a brilliant layman's overview of current research as we attempt to build a 'theory of everything', but also questions many of the assumptions that lie behind string theory. In doing so, he describes some of the daring, outlandish ideas that will propel research in years to come.

Review: Fast delivery, good quality - I liked this penguin edition. The book arrived quite fast, and nothing bad was encountered.
Review: Repeat Purchase - Great Read. - This is a repeat purchase - that should speak volumes. The first copy ended up getting wet by accident so it was a good enough reason to replace it with a new copy. The book itself is a fascinating layman's read about the conceptual evolution of string theory. It provides a fascinating recap of the significant scientific revolutions that ultimately moved science to where it is as a basis for the books thesis - that String Theory, while fascinating and still potentially true, lacks a solid foundation, somewhat ironically, in fundamental science. It is an "easy read" in the sense that the writing style is very accessible but, be forewarned, the topic references an advanced theoretical physics concept that has yet to be defined and solved - so a must read for the strong of mind but not for the light of heart!

## Features

- Binding: Paperback
- Language of Text: English
- Publication Year: 2008
- Number of Pages: 416
- ISBN: 9780141018355
- Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #270,218 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #923 in Physics #1,148 in Specific Philosophical Topics #15,830 in Higher & Continuing Education Textbooks |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 285 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast delivery, good quality
*by A***A on 7 July 2019*

I liked this penguin edition. The book arrived quite fast, and nothing bad was encountered.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Repeat Purchase - Great Read.
*by D***L on 26 January 2018*

This is a repeat purchase - that should speak volumes. The first copy ended up getting wet by accident so it was a good enough reason to replace it with a new copy. The book itself is a fascinating layman's read about the conceptual evolution of string theory. It provides a fascinating recap of the significant scientific revolutions that ultimately moved science to where it is as a basis for the books thesis - that String Theory, while fascinating and still potentially true, lacks a solid foundation, somewhat ironically, in fundamental science. It is an "easy read" in the sense that the writing style is very accessible but, be forewarned, the topic references an advanced theoretical physics concept that has yet to be defined and solved - so a must read for the strong of mind but not for the light of heart!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great book
*by W***R on 26 September 2017*

This book is (relatively) easy to read and much more modest in tone than books e.g. by Susskind or Krauss.

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