The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the CosmosBy Brian Greene
Alferd A. Knopf, 2011. 370 pgs. Nonfiction
In his previous books, Brian Greene has brought to us nonscientists, explanations of the theories being explored by some of the world’s brightest physicists. String theory, quantum theory, and the search for a unified theory have all been visited and broken down. Now, he presents a look at the different theories allowing for multiple universes and what this means to science.
This is not light reading for the casual scientific dabbler. This isn’t to say that Greene doesn’t do an excellent job attempting to explain extremely complex concepts, he does as well as anyone can be expected to. But apart from the first and last couple of chapters, I’m going to admit a lot of this went straight over my head. If you are looking to understand the universe on both a grand and minuscule level, Greene’s books are certainly the best place to turn. Just be prepared to take it slow.
CZ
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