Brian Greene

"The boldness of asking deep questions may require unforeseen flexibility if we are to accept the answers."

Brian Greene was educated at Harvard and Oxford, receiving his doctorate in 1987. He is currently professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia. He is the author of the bestselling book about string theory, The Elegant Universe, which won the Aventis Prize in 2000.

Brian Greene was educated at Harvard and Oxford, graduating in 1987. After spending time at Harvard and Cornell, he is currently a Professor of Physics and of Mathematics at Columbia.

What genre and topics does Brian Greene write about?

He writes popular science books about theoretical physics and cosmology, especially string theory, space and time, multiverse ideas, and big-picture questions about mind and matter.

What are Brian Greene's most popular books?

Notable titles include The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory; The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time and the Texture of Reality; The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos; and Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe.

In what order should I read his books?

They are standalone but a common progression is The Elegant Universe (introduces string theory), then The Fabric of the Cosmos (broader treatment of space and time), followed by The Hidden Reality (focus on multiverse ideas), and finally Until the End of Time (more philosophical/cosmological themes).

Are his books accessible to non-specialist readers?

Yes. His books are written as popular science for general readers and aim to explain complex physics concepts with clear exposition and examples.

What are his professional credentials and awards?

Greene was educated at Harvard and Oxford (doctorate 1987) and is a Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia. His book The Elegant Universe won the Aventis Prize in 2000.