Title A Brief History of String Theory : From Dual Models to M-Theory Author(s) Rickles, Dean Publication Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014. Description XIX, 251 p. 39 illus : online resource Abstract Note 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 came to occupy its present position in physics. An unexpectedly rich history is revealed, with deep connections to our most well-established physical theories. Fully self-contained and written in a lively fashion, the book will appeal to a wide variety of readers from novice to specialist ISBN,Price 9783642451287 Keyword(s) 1. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - SPRINGER 4. Elementary particles (Physics) 5. Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory 6. GRAVITATION 7. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics 8. Philosophy and science 9. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 10. PHYSICS 11. Quantum Field Theories, String Theory 12. QUANTUM FIELD THEORY 13. STRING THEORY Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I08020     On Shelf