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Author Lisa Randall
Publisher Harper Perennial
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In Warped Passages, theoretical physicist Lisa Randall bridges the gap between the abstract world of string theory and the curious reader seeking to understand the very fabric of reality. With clarity, wit, and passion, Randall explores the concept of extra dimensions beyond the familiar three of space and one of time. She lays out the revolutionary idea that our universe might be just a slice—what she calls a "brane"—of a higher-dimensional space, and that these hidden dimensions could solve some of physics’ biggest puzzles, including gravity’s relative weakness and the nature of dark matter.
Randall excels at making complex theories accessible, weaving storytelling, historical context, and analogies that enlighten without oversimplifying. Whether you're a science enthusiast or a thoughtful reader intrigued by the cosmos, Warped Passages offers a profound and thrilling intellectual journey.