Book Giveaway For Riffing on Strings: Creative Writing Inspired by String Theory

Riffing on Strings: Creative Writing Inspired by String Theory

Sean Miller (Goodreads Author) (Contributor)

Riffing on Strings is a unique collection of creative writing that explores the cosmic and cultural resonances of string theory. Inside you’ll find th Riffing on Strings is a unique collection of creative writing that explores the cosmic and cultural resonances of string theory. Inside you’ll find thought-provoking essays, short stories, poems, and a play from over 40 acclaimed authors, including Nobel Laureate Sheldon Glashow, Michio Kaku, Peter Woit, Adam Roberts, Colette Inez, Brenda Hillman, Joseph Radke, Bruce Holland Rogers, and Carole Buggé.

Winner of an Independent Publisher Book Book Awards Silver Medal (2008)

Praise for Riffing on Strings:

"I was pleased to find such an eclectic, thought-provoking and entertaining collection of writing—perfect for toting along on travels in other dimensions."

– Amanda Gefter, New Scientist

“Sean Miller and Shveta Verma have put together an exhilaratingly eclectic anthology of creative and expository writing about one of the most exciting (even if controversial) intellectual fields of our time: string theory. Just Miller’s erudite introduction by itself is worth the price of this sparkling collection.”

– S. Abbas Raza, 3 Quarks Daily

“Putting together a theory of everything requires a lot of creativity, and more than a little audacity—qualities which are also abundant in this collection of stories and poems inspired by string theory. Riffing on Strings is guaranteed to stimulate both hemispheres of your brain.”

– Sean Carroll, California Institute of Technology

“It is very surprising to me that string theory has entered the public consciousness to such a large degree, as documented by this book. This is probably due to the effectiveness of a few popularizers and the seeming craziness of its concepts. This book demonstrates that, in addition to practical applications, scientific research can also have cultural impacts.”

– John H. Schwarz, California Institute of Technology

“The jury is still out on whether string theory serves to explain the nature of reality, but the writers who have contributed to Riffing on Strings convincingly demonstrate that it serves very well as a springboard for the imagination. From Sean Miller’s cogent introduction on, this is an engaging—and much-needed—dialogue between art and science.”

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Giveaway dates: Apr 22 - May 21, 2013

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About Sean Miller

Sean Miller earned a PhD in English at the University of London in 2010. Raised in Connecticut, he’s traveled extensively, living and working in Spain, China, India, Japan, and South Korea. Most recently, he served as a postdoctoral fellow in contemporary literature at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He lives with his wife and daughter in Portland, Oregon.

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