Title String theory and the scientific method Author(s) Richard Dawid Publication Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2013. Description x, 202p. Abstract Note String theory has played a highly influential role in theoretical physics for nearly three decades and has substantially altered our view of the elementary building principles of the Universe. However, the theory remains empirically unconfirmed, and is expected to remain so for the foreseeable future. So why do string theorists have such a strong belief in their theory? This book explores this question, offering a novel insight into the nature of theory assessment itself. Dawid approaches the topic from a unique position, having extensive experience in both philosophy and high-energy physics. He argues that string theory is just the most conspicuous example of a number of theories in high-energy physics where non-empirical theory assessment has an important part to play. Aimed at physicists and philosophers of science, the book does not use mathematical formalism and explains most technical terms ISBN,Price 9781107029712 : UKP 95.00(PB) Classification 530.1:539.12 Keyword(s) 1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 3. HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS 4. STRING THEORY Item Type Book Multi-Media Links Click Here for Online book Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location 025937   530.1:539.12/DAW/025937  On Shelf     OB0508   530.1:539.12/DAW/  On Shelf     +Copy Specific Information