This book attempts to provide a synthetic view of fundamental  theoretical physics. It describes the ingredients which may have to be  used in order to build a theory which will unify general relativity,  quantum field theory, and the known fundamental interactions.   The books written so far have either considered a specialized topic in  much detail, or they were too superficial and general. This book  unites both approaches: it provides enough detail to start with, but  does not go too far in developing a particular special field. Instead  it turns to another special field and then shows how different fields  are interrelated in a fascinating way. Many surprising new findings  are revealed.   Audience: This book will be of interest to those who would like  to explore how the `Theory of Everything' could possibly be  formulated. It will be of interest to researchers and students. A  background in general relativity and quantum mechanics is recommended.  The introductory sections, and especially Part IV: Beyond the Horizon,  need no such background knowledge. They are intended for the reader  who is interested in the conceptual and even philosophical questions.

The Landscape of Theoretical Physics: A Global View - From Point Particles to the Brane World and Beyond in Search of a Unifying Principle (Fundamental Theories of Physics, Volume 119)

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