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Book Review: A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

Book Review: A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

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978280801832652EBookPlurilingua PublishingA Brief History of Time is a vital piece of scientific literature In A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking sets out the theories that have been used to explain the cosmos throughout history, from the heliocentric model to the general theory of relativity, and describes the universe as we currently understand it. This clear and detailed summary and analysis is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand Hawking’s bestselling book: it features a thorough explanation of the author’s aims, a discussion the main concepts on which his work is based, including space-time and the anthropic principle, and definitions of key terms. It also provides an introduction to the development of the fields of quantum mechanics and theoretical physics, a discussion of the impact of Hawking’s work, and possible future developments in the domain, giving you everything you need to understand this influential book in just 50 minutes. This accessible and insightful 52-page summary and analysis is structured as follows: A Brief History of Time Context The author: Stephen Hawking Context and background Summary of A Brief History of Time Impact of A Brief History of Time Reception Criticism of Hawking’s approach Legacy Summary About A Brief History of Time A Brief History of Time aims to make the laws governing the universe accessible to a general audience and enable readers to understand how the universe came into being, how it operates and how it will eventually end. The book is one of the most successful works of popular science ever written: it spent over two years on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into over 30 languages. About Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking was a British theoretical physicist and cosmologist who was known in particular for his work on general relativity and black holes. During his lifetime, he received 13 honorary degrees and numerous prestigious awards and honors, including the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the Companion of Honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Fundamental Physics Prize, the Copley Medal, and the Wolf Foundation Prize.A Brief History of Time is a vital piece of scientific literature In A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking sets out the theories that have been used to explain the cosmos throughout history, from the heliocentric model to the general theory of relativity, and describes the universe as we currently understand it. This clear and detailed summary and analysis is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand Hawking’s bestselling book: it features a thorough explanation of the author’s aims, a discussion the main concepts on which his work is based, including space-time and the anthropic principle, and definitions of key terms. It also provides an introduction to the development of the fields of quantum mechanics and theoretical physics, a discussion of the impact of Hawking’s work, and possible future developments in the domain, giving you everything you need to understand this influential book in just 50 minutes. This accessible and insightful 52-page summary and analysis is structured as follows: A Brief History of Time Context The author: Stephen Hawking Context and background Summary of A Brief History of Time Impact of A Brief History of Time Reception Criticism of Hawking’s approach Legacy Summary About A Brief History of Time A Brief History of Time aims to make the laws governing the universe accessible to a general audience and enable readers to understand how the universe came into being, how it operates and how it will eventually end. The book is one of the most successful works of popular science ever written: it spent over two years on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into over 30 languages. About Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking was a British theoretical physicist and cosmologist who was known in particular for his work on general relativity and black holes. During his lifetime, he received 13 honorary degrees and numerous prestigious awards and honors, including the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the Companion of Honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Fundamental Physics Prize, the Copley Medal, and the Wolf Foundation Prize.application/pdf1 big bang, heliocentric model, physics, relativity, science, scientific discovery, universe
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A Brief History of Time is a vital piece of scientific literature In A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking sets out the theories that have been used to explain the cosmos throughout history, from the heliocentric model to the general theory of relativity, and describes the universe as we currently understand it. This clear and detailed summary and analysis is a valuable resource...
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A Brief History of Time is a vital piece of scientific literature

In A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking sets out the theories that have been used to explain the cosmos throughout history, from the heliocentric model to the general theory of relativity, and describes the universe as we currently understand it. This clear and detailed summary and analysis is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand Hawking’s bestselling book: it features a thorough explanation of the author’s aims, a discussion the main concepts on which his work is based, including space-time and the anthropic principle, and definitions of key terms. It also provides an introduction to the development of the fields of quantum mechanics and theoretical physics, a discussion of the impact of Hawking’s work, and possible future developments in the domain, giving you everything you need to understand this influential book in just 50 minutes.

This accessible and insightful 52-page summary and analysis is structured as follows:

  • A Brief History of Time
  • Context
    • The author: Stephen Hawking
    • Context and background
  • Summary of A Brief History of Time
  • Impact of A Brief History of Time
    • Reception
    • Criticism of Hawking’s approach
    • Legacy
  • Summary

About A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time aims to make the laws governing the universe accessible to a general audience and enable readers to understand how the universe came into being, how it operates and how it will eventually end. The book is one of the most successful works of popular science ever written: it spent over two years on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into over 30 languages.

About Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking was a British theoretical physicist and cosmologist who was known in particular for his work on general relativity and black holes. During his lifetime, he received 13 honorary degrees and numerous prestigious awards and honors, including the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the Companion of Honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Fundamental Physics Prize, the Copley Medal, and the Wolf Foundation Prize.

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