From Aristotle to Einstein, An Incomplete Theory takes us on a riveting journey through time, making pit stops at the lives of many exceptional individuals whose insightful work is the foundation of the physical science we know today. Free from equations, this book unlocks the vault of human knowledge with no assumption of scientific background on the part of the listener. It tells and weaves together the stories behind some of history’s greatest thinkers and scientific discoveries. These are stories of incredible patience, ceaseless dedication, remarkable genius, and just the right amount of luck. The six-part narrative filled with captivating anecdotes and original quotations takes us up to the present day, a moment in which physics is haunted by the mystery of how to unite gravity and quantum theory. In the end, symmetry, one of physics’s most powerful principles, motivates a new approach to tackling one of the field’s most enigmatic and fundamental problems.
Dr. Megan Henry is a theoretical physicist and high school physics teacher, who has done independent research in gravitational theory for two decades. She was awarded "Distinguished Favorite" in the non-fiction category by Independent Press for her book, An Incomplete Theory: The Search For Quantum Gravity (a story).
The most important book I have read this year. Loved, will recommend to anyone who have an unwavering commitment to truth ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for writing this, Megan.
Dr. Henry has written a treasure: it is a deeply researched and thoughtful work on the history of the theory of gravity, but is accessible to anyone with a casual interest. Her knowledge of the the subject matter demonstrates decades of study, while her writing makes this book a compelling read you won’t want to put down.
If you have even a casual interest in the area, this is a must-read. I cannot recommend this highly enough.
This book was an enjoyable read despite having no knowledge, experience, or background in physics. It was a refreshing walk through history to understand the developement of physical theory. I got to understand why Einstein was considered to be a most popular genius. There is so much more that I could say but I don't want to be a spoiler. It's obvious that one cannot begin to have a discussion about physical theory without Einstein. So there, you'll just have to read this book for yourself. You won't be disappointed.