A Brief History of Time - Popular Edition

Author: [British] Stephen Hawking
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
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“A fascinating and luminous masterpiece.” – The New Yorker
“A blend of childlike curiosity and genius.” As we explore the universe through Hawking’s eyes, we are amazed by the splendor of his spirit.” – The Sunday Times
“Both lively and thought-provoking. Hawking undoubtedly has a gift for teaching.” – The New York Times
“A definitive summary of a contemporary physicist’s theories on the composition and evolution of the universe.” – The Wall Street Journal
A timeless history that everyone can understand, a scientific classic that is both accessible and profound. With colorful illustrations and incorporating the latest research, Stephen Hawking’s globally best-selling A Brief History of Time has become a milestone in scientific writing. This is not only due to the author’s captivating style but also to the awe-inspiring themes he discusses: the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe. However, over the years since its publication, some readers have consistently told Professor Hawking that certain key concepts in the book are very difficult to grasp. This is the origin and reason for writing A Brief History of Time (Popular Edition): the author hopes to make the content more accessible to readers—while also incorporating the latest scientific observations and discoveries. Although this book is indeed “more concise” in length, it actually expands upon the great themes of the original work. It removes purely technical concepts, such as the mathematical boundaries of chaos, for example. Instead, it includes topics like relativity, curved space, and quantum theory—though infinitely fascinating, they were scattered throughout the original book and thus hard to understand. Now, they are discussed in separate chapters. In reorganizing this book, the author has been able to expand particularly interesting areas and include the latest developments, from the latest advancements in string theory to the tantalizing progress in seeking a unified theory of all the forces in physics. Like its earlier editions—and even surpassing them—the A Brief History of Time (Popular Edition) will guide ordinary readers around the world in the unfinished quest to uncover the secrets at the heart of time and space. With 37 colorful illustrations that enhance the text, the A Brief History of Time (Popular Edition) stands proudly among the annals of scientific literature.