MICHIO KAKU is the Henry Semat Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He is the cofounder of string field theory. He has written several books, including Parallel Worlds and Beyond Einstein, and his bestseller, Hyperspace, was voted one of the best science books of the year by the New York Times and the Washington Post. He is a frequent guest on national TV, and his nationally syndicated radio program is heard in 130 cities. He lives in New York City.
PRAISE FOR PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE
"The study of the impossible has opened up entirely new vistas for
science, Kaku rightly points out. It is here that the book's
strength lies: the impossible is a gateway for discussing what we
still do not understand, those gray areas that are surely the most
fascinating part of physics.....there is a surprising amount of
heavyweight, cutting-edge science woven into the fabric of this
book. String theory, dark energy, metamaterials and quantum theory
are just a few topics - PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE is, in fact, an
easy-to-read physics primer in disguise. Kaku has huge reach as a
writer and speaker. Hopefully, his acessible, entertaining, and
inspiring book will set the next Einstein on his or her path to
glory."
-The New Scientist
"Michio Kaku's latest book, PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, aims to
explain exactly why some visions of the future may eventually
realized while others are likely to remain beyond the bounds of
possibility...Science fiction often explores such questions;
science falls silent at this point. Mr. Kaku's work helps to fill a
void."
-The Economist
"Kaku encourages us to take seriously ideas the world's great
intellects consider crazy, reminding us that these same powerful
minds sometimes wonder whether such way-out theories and models of
the universe are crazy enough to be true."
-The Seattle Times.
"An invigorating experience"
-THe Christian Science Monitor
"A genuine tour de force, skillfully delivering cogent descriptions
of everything from subatomic structure to the laws of the
universe."
-Kirkus (starred review)
Science and science fiction buffs can easily follow Kaku s
explanations as he shows that in the
wonderful worlds of science, impossible things are happening every
day. Publishers Weekly
"Tour de force of science and imagination."
- LIbrary Journal (starred review)
"A fascinating exploration of the interface between science and
science fiction, extremely well researched, lively, and
tremendously entertaining. Fritjof Capra, author of The Tao of
Physics and The Science of Leonardo CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR PARALLEL
WORLDS
A wonderful tour, with an expert guide, of a cosmos whose
comprehension forces us to stretch to the very limits of
imagination. Brian Greene, author of The Fabric of the Cosmos
A highly readable and exhilarating romp through the frontiers of
cosmology.
Martin Rees, author of Our Cosmic Habitat and Our Final Century
A roller-coaster ride through the universe and beyond by one of the
world s finest science writers. Paul Davies, Australian Centre for
Astrobiology, Macquarie University, Sydney, and author of How to
Build a Time Machine
CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR HYPERSPACE
One of the best popular accounts of higher physics. Jim Holt, Wall
Street Journal
Among the best of the genre to appear in recent years . . . What a
wonderful adventure it is. New York Times Book Review
Mesmerizing . . . the reader exits dizzy, elated, and looking at
the world in a literally revolutionary way. Washington Post Book
World"
PRAISE FOR "PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE"
"The study of the impossible has opened up entirely new vistas for
science, Kaku rightly points out. It is here that the book's
strength lies: the impossible is a gateway for discussing what we
still do not understand, those gray areas that are surely the most
fascinating part of physics.....there is a surprising amount of
heavyweight, cutting-edge science woven into the fabric of this
book. String theory, dark energy, metamaterials and quantum theory
are just a few topics - PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE is, in fact, an
easy-to-read physics primer in disguise. Kaku has huge reach as a
writer and speaker. Hopefully, his acessible, entertaining, and
inspiring book will set the next Einstein on his or her path to
glory."
-"The New Scientist
""Michio Kaku's latest book, PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, aims to
explain exactly why some visions of the future may eventually
realized while others are likely to remain beyond the bounds of
possibility...Science fiction often explores such questions;
science falls silent at this point. Mr. Kaku's work helps to fill a
void."
-"The Economist"
"Kaku encourages us to take seriously ideas the world's great
intellects consider crazy, reminding us that these same powerful
minds sometimes wonder whether such way-out theories and models of
the universe are crazy enough to be true."
-"The Seattle Times.
""An invigorating experience""
-THe Christian Science Monitor"
"A genuine tour de force, skillfully delivering cogent descriptions
of everything from subatomic structure to the laws of the
universe."
-Kirkus (starred review)
Science and science fiction buffs can easily follow Kaku s
explanations as he shows that in the
wonderful worlds of science, impossible things are happening every
day. "Publishers Weekly"
"Tour de force of science and imagination."
- LIbrary Journal (starred review)
"A fascinating exploration of the interface between science and
science fiction, extremely well researched, lively, and
tremendously entertaining. Fritjof Capra, author of "The Tao of
Physics" and "The Science of Leonardo" CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR
"PARALLEL WORLDS"
A wonderful tour, with an expert guide, of a cosmos whose
comprehension forces us to stretch to the very limits of
imagination. Brian Greene, author of "The Fabric of the Cosmos"
A highly readable and exhilarating romp through the frontiers of
cosmology.
Martin Rees, author of "Our Cosmic Habitat" and "Our Final
Century"
A roller-coaster ride through the universe and beyond by one of the
world s finest science writers. Paul Davies, Australian Centre for
Astrobiology, Macquarie University, Sydney, and author of "How to
Build a Time Machine
"
CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR "HYPERSPACE"
One of the best popular accounts of higher physics. Jim Holt, "Wall
Street Journal"
Among the best of the genre to appear in recent years . . . What a
wonderful adventure it is. "New York Times Book Review"
Mesmerizing . . . the reader exits dizzy, elated, and looking at
the world in a literally revolutionary way. "Washington Post Book
World""
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR "PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE"
"Science and science fiction buffs can easily follow Kaku's
explanations as he shows that in the wonderful worlds of science,
impossible things are happening every day." --"Publishers
Weekly"
"A fascinating exploration of the interface between science and
science fiction, extremely well researched, lively, and
tremendously entertaining. - Fritjof Capra, author of "The Tao of
Physics" and "The Science of Leonardo" CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR
"PARALLEL WORLDS"
"A wonderful tour, with an expert guide, of a cosmos whose
comprehension forces us to stretch to the very limits of
imagination." --Brian Greene, author of "The Fabric of the
Cosmos"
"A highly readable and exhilarating romp through the frontiers of
cosmology."
--Martin Rees, author of "Our Cosmic Habitat" and "Our Final
Century"
"A roller-coaster ride through the universe--and beyond--by one of
the world's finest science writers." --Paul Davies, Australian
Centre for Astrobiology, Macquarie University, Sydney, and author
of "How to Build a Time Machine
"
CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR "HYPERSPACE"
"One of the best popular accounts of higher physics." --Jim Holt,
"Wall Street Journal"
"Among the best of the genre to appear in recent years . . . What a
wonderful adventure it is." --"New York Times Book Review"
"Mesmerizing . . . the reader exits dizzy, elated, and looking at
the world in a literally revolutionary way." --"Washington Post
Book World"
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