
Brief History of String Theory
During its forty year lifespan, string theory has always had the power to divide, being called both a ''theory of everything'' and a ''theory of nothing''. Critics have even questioned whether it qualifies as a scientific theory at all. This book adopts an objective stance, standing back from the question of the truth or falsity of string theory and instead focusing on how it came to be and how it...
During its forty year lifespan, string theory has always had the power to divide, being called both a ''theory of everything'' and a ''theory of nothing''. Critics have even questioned whether it qualifies as a scientific theory at all. This book adopts an objective stance, standing back from the question of the truth or falsity of string theory and instead focusing on how it came to be and how it...