DownloadThe Portobello Bookshop Gift Guide 2024

A Brief History Of Time

From Big Bang To Black Holes

Stephen Hawking author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Published:18th Aug '11

Should be back in stock very soon

A Brief History Of Time cover

This exploration of the universe tackles fundamental questions about time and space, as presented in A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking.

In A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking explores profound questions about the nature of the universe. He poses inquiries such as whether time had a beginning, if it can flow backward, and whether the universe is infinite or has boundaries. The book begins with a historical overview of the major theories of the cosmos, tracing the evolution of thought from Isaac Newton to Albert Einstein. Through accessible language, Hawking invites readers to ponder the complexities of space and time, making these concepts approachable for a general audience.

The narrative delves into some of the universe's most intriguing mysteries, including the Big Bang, black holes, and the structure of the cosmos. Hawking's insights into these phenomena not only reflect his groundbreaking research but also highlight the ongoing quest for understanding in the field of cosmology. The book remains a significant contribution to scientific literature, captivating millions with its clarity and depth.

This latest edition of A Brief History of Time includes updates from Hawking addressing recent developments in physics, such as the No Boundary Proposal, dark energy, and gravitational waves. These additions ensure that readers are informed of the latest advancements in our understanding of the universe, making this classic work even more relevant today. The book continues to inspire curiosity about the cosmos and our place within it.

This app/book version of Hawking's famous laymen book is just an amazing piece of learning. This makes much more accessible and understandable the complex and awesome topics dealt by Hawking as he explains how our universe works. I am just in awe at how creative he is to produce one of a kind e-book like this. The pace, illustrations and connections of topics within the book are so helpful and so appropriate for the new generation used to tweets and small bites of information. You can flip over some topics when you have some time, learn some amazing fact, and come back later which no rush or worry about how fast you are progressing through the book. Hope other books on complex topics are translated to this format. And I love the updates of the latest science since the publication of the original book. We have learned so much in the last decade that I agree with Hawking, it is an honour to live in this times. * Ribozyme *
Master of the Universe... One scientist's courageous voyage to the frontiers of the Cosmos * Newsweek *
This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe, while marvelling at his mind * The Sunday Times *
He can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit... His is a brain of extraordinary power * Observer *
To follow such a fine mind as it exposes such great problems is an exciting experience * The Sunday Times *

  • Winner of Aventis Prize 1989 (UK)

ISBN: 9780857501004

Dimensions: 198mm x 127mm x 17mm

Weight: 216g

272 pages