Michael's review
The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe
by Roger Penrose
Michael's review
The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe by Roger Penrose
Michael's review
rating:
I'm putting this book on my "read" shelf, because I feel I've given it due diligence. In fact, I read through the whole first section, which develops the mathematical background needed for the rest of the story. But once I ventured into the section on relativity, which begins by considering Newtonian physics as a gauge connection on a vector bundle, I realized I was in over my head.
Luckily I have some experience with mathematical exposition. I wouldn't recommend this book if you don't have that kind of background, though there may be some value in just enjoying the evocative, beautifully drafted diagrams and in savoring abstruse terminology.
Luckily I have some experience with mathematical exposition. I wouldn't recommend this book if you don't have that kind of background, though there may be some value in just enjoying the evocative, beautifully drafted diagrams and in savoring abstruse terminology.
