Where can I read online the book:superstring(Green,Schwarz,Witten)?

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The discussion revolves around the availability of the book "Superstring Theory" by Green, Schwarz, and Witten online, particularly from the perspective of a participant in Vietnam who is facing challenges in purchasing the hard copy. The conversation touches on issues of language, accessibility, and the appropriateness of responses to the original request.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests an online address to read "Superstring Theory" due to difficulties in purchasing the book in Vietnam.
  • Another participant expresses doubt that a legal online version exists.
  • Some participants suggest that the requester should consider buying a good English book instead, implying that there may be more pressing concerns than superstring theory.
  • Concerns are raised about the appropriateness of comments made under the guise of not intending offense, with one participant questioning the sincerity of such statements.
  • A participant mentions that the requester may not fully understand international laws regarding purchases and banking, which complicates their situation.
  • There is a discussion about the challenges faced by Vietnamese people in accessing resources, with some emphasizing that not all individuals share the same difficulties.
  • Another participant argues that improving language skills is important for studying physics, while also acknowledging their own struggles with the language.
  • One participant suggests that reading less complicated books might be a more effective way to learn the language and the subject matter.

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Participants express a range of views on the original request, with no consensus on the availability of the book or the appropriateness of the responses given. Disagreement exists regarding the necessity of language proficiency in studying physics and the implications of the original request.

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Limitations include the lack of clarity on legal access to online resources and the varying degrees of language proficiency among participants, which may affect their perspectives on the discussion.

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Please tell me the online address where I can read online the book: Superstring Theory(Green,Schwarz,Witten),because in Vietnam I am very difficult to buy the hard book.
Thank you very much in advance.
 
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I doubt legal online version exists.
 
Consider buying a good English book instead. No offense intended but you clearly have some more important things besides superstring theory to worry about.
 
Mépris said:
Consider buying a good English book instead. No offense intended but you clearly have some more important things besides superstring theory to worry about.

He's from Vietnam (English probably isn't native), I think it's reasonable that he doesn't have perfect grammar.
 
Why is it that whenever someone says "no offence intended" they immediately follow with something offensive?
 
Now, I have understood the right thing,thank you very much for all your kind teaching.Living in Vietnam I had not understood the International Laws.And in Vietnam I can not appeal to make for myself a International Bank Account to buy something abroad.
 
Many Vietnames people have difficulties in the making,but not all Vietnamese people!
 
Kevin_Axion said:
He's from Vietnam (English probably isn't native), I think it's reasonable that he doesn't have perfect grammar.

I don't expect anyone to speak any language perfectly. I do, however, think that if one is seriously considering studying a given subject, in this case Physics, it would be a good idea for one to spend more time at attempting to improve their command of the language in which the books they want to read are written in.
 
They can do it reading these books. Please stop preaching.
 
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It's definitely not the easier route. Obviously, the person has an understanding of the language, and while I consider myself no authority of the said language, I think that reading books which are less complicated might prove to be less painful and actually help one to learn. :)

For the record, I'm not a native English speaker either and I do have quite a bit of work to do with mine.
 

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