{"product_id":"the-theory-of-almost-everything-isbn-9780452287860","title":"The Theory of Almost Everything","description":"There are two scientific theories that, taken together, explain the entire universe. The first, which describes the force of gravity, is widely known: Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. But the theory that explains everything else—the Standard Model of Elementary Particles—is virtually unknown among the general public.\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eThe Theory of Almost Everything\u003c\/b\u003e, Robert Oerter shows how what were once thought to be separate forces of nature were combined into a single theory by some of the most brilliant minds of the twentieth century. Rich with accessible analogies and lucid prose, \u003cb\u003eThe Theory of Almost Everything\u003c\/b\u003e celebrates a heretofore unsung achievement in human knowledge—and reveals the sublime structure that underlies the world as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e“This highly accessible volume explains the Standard Model to the everyman, using literary references and easy-to-follow analogies to make clear mind-bending physics principles.” —\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Accessible and engaging…This book is for anyone interested in modern physics and ultimate answers about the universe.” —\u003cb\u003eScience News\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRobert Oerter teaches physics at George Mason University. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Maryland, and has also taught at Howard University. He lives in Maryland.","brand":"Plume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303848530149,"sku":"NP9780452287860","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780452287860.jpg?v=1767741823","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-theory-of-almost-everything-isbn-9780452287860","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}