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In A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking explains a range of subjects in cosmology, including the Big Bang, black holes and light cones, to the non-specialist reader. His main goal is to give an overview of the subject, but he also attempts to explain some complex mathematics.
- Stephen William Hawking
- 1988
Sep 1, 1988 · A popular science book that explores the origins and mysteries of the universe, written by a renowned cosmologist and physicist. Read ratings, reviews, and excerpts from the book, and learn about the author's life and achievements.
- (443.9K)
- Paperback
Sep 1, 1998 · A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?
Sep 1, 1998 · Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and “arrows of time,” of the big bang and a bigger God—where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected.
- Stephen William Hawking
- $7.99
- Bantam
A film by Errol Morris that explores the life and work of the cosmologist Stephen Hawking, who was one of the great minds of all time despite his near total paralysis. The film features interviews with Hawking, his family, friends and colleagues, as well as clips of his lectures and some physics explanations.
- (5.9K)
- Documentary, Biography
- Errol Morris
- 1991-12-27
Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and “arrows of time,” of the big bang and a bigger God—where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected.
Dec 23, 2009 · A landmark volume in scientific writing that explores the origins and nature of the universe. The 1998 edition includes a new introduction, a chapter on wormholes and time travel, and updates on the latest discoveries.
