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A Briefer History of Time

by Stephen W. Hawking
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A Briefer History of Time
A Briefer History of Time

Condensed cosmic queries made accessible.

If you've ever felt daunted by the complexities of cosmology, "A Briefer History of Time" is your gateway to understanding. Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow have masterfully simplified mind-bending concepts like relativity and quantum theory, all while keeping you engaged with a storytelling flair. It's updated with the latest in physics, minus the heavy technical jargon, offering you a clearer view of our incredible universe.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Briefer History of Time

by Stephen W. Hawking
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ISBN: 9780593056974
Authors: Stephen W. Hawking
Publisher: Transworld s Ltd
Date of Publication: 2008-09-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Science
Related Topics: Popular Science, Physics, Space, Education, Astronomy
Goodreads rating: 4.26
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Stephen hawking's worldwide bestseller, a brief history of time, has been a landmark volume in scientific writing. Its author's engaging voice is one reason, and the compelling subjects he addresses is another: the nature of space and time, the role of god in creation, the history and future of the universe. But it is also true that in the years since its publication, readers have repeatedly told professor hawking of their great difficulty in understanding some of the book's most important concepts. This is the origin of and the reason for a briefer history of time: its author's wish to make its content accessible to readers - as well as to bring it up-to-date with the latest scientific observations and findings. Although this book is literally somewhat 'briefer', it actually expands on the great subjects of the original. Purely technical concepts, such as the mathematics of chaotic boundary conditions, are gone. Conversely, subjects of wide interest that were difficult to follow becau
 

Condensed cosmic queries made accessible.

If you've ever felt daunted by the complexities of cosmology, "A Briefer History of Time" is your gateway to understanding. Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow have masterfully simplified mind-bending concepts like relativity and quantum theory, all while keeping you engaged with a storytelling flair. It's updated with the latest in physics, minus the heavy technical jargon, offering you a clearer view of our incredible universe.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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