A highly-praised comprehensive, introductory reference on superstring theoryBegins with a simple discussion of point particle theory and uses Feynman path integrals to unify the presentation of superstringsIncorporates the latest advances and stresses current areas of interest, including: string field theory, multi-loops, Teichmüller spaces, conformal field theory, and four-dimensional stringsKaku is a well-known author of both scientific and popular-level books who is sometimes cited in the pressKaku's is the best comprehensive text on string theory, including applications to phenomenology"FOUNDATIONS OF PYSICS