Overview
- A humorous, page-turning and emotionally gripping story
- Conveys en route the basics of string theory
- The heroine is a likable role model for young women interested in math and science
- Encourages readers to ponder on the fundamental nature of the universe
Part of the book series: Science and Fiction (SCIFICT)
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SAINT JOAN OF NEW YORK is a novel about a math prodigy who becomes obsessed with discovering the Theory of Everything. Joan Cooper, a 17-year-old genius traumatized by the death of her older sister, tries to rebuild her shattered world by studying string theory and the efforts to unify the laws of physics. But as she tackles the complex equations, she falls prey to disturbing visions of a divine being who wants to help her unveil the universe’s mathematical design. Joan must enter the battle between science and religion, fighting for her sanity and a new understanding of the cosmos.
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About the author
Mark Alpert is a former editor at Scientific American and an internationally bestselling author of science-fiction thrillers. His first novel, Final Theory (Simon & Schuster, 2008), was published in 24 languages, condensed in Reader’s Digest, and optioned for film. He specializes in writing thrillers that explain scientific advances such as gene editing, brain-computer interfaces, self-replicating machines, and cyborg insects. He lives in New York with his wife and two kids.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Saint Joan of New York
Book Subtitle: A Novel About God and String Theory
Authors: Mark Alpert
Series Title: Science and Fiction
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32553-4
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: The Author 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-32552-7Published: 06 December 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-32553-4Published: 24 November 2019
Series ISSN: 2197-1188
Series E-ISSN: 2197-1196
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VI, 232
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Popular Science in Physics, Quantum Field Theories, String Theory, Metaphysics, Religion and Psychology, Social Aspects of Religion