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Dreams of a final theory : the search for the fundamental laws of nature

by Steven Weinberg

An exploration of the quest for a final theory in physics to explain all natural forces and particles. The text discusses the role of beauty, the limitations of philosophy, and the implications of accepting a world without a deity.

Accession 16766 ISBN 0099223910 Publisher Vintage Books
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