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A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking (1998, Trade Paperback, Expanded,Anniversary)

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 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? 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. With exciting images and profound imagination, Stephen Hawking brings us closer to the ultimate secrets at the very heart of creation.

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553380168
ISBN-13
9780553380163
eBay Product ID (ePID)
814393

Product Key Features

Book Title
Brief History of Time
Author
Stephen Hawking
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Physics / Astrophysics, Space Science, Cosmology, Time
Publication Year
1998
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.9in
Item Weight
11 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Qb981.H377 1998
Edition Description
Expanded,Anniversary
Edition Number
10
Reviews
"[Hawking] can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit. . . . His is a brain of extraordinary power."-- The New York Review of Books "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 (London) "Masterful."-- The Wall Street Journal "Charming and lucid . . . [A book of] sunny brilliance."-- The New Yorker "Lively and provocative . . . Mr. Hawking clearly possesses a natural teacher's gifts--easy, good-natured humor and an ability to illustrate highly complex propositions with analogies plucked from daily life."-- The New York Times "Even as he sits helpless in his wheelchair, his mind seems to soar ever more brilliantly across the vastness of space and time to unlock the secrets of the universe."-- Time, "[Hawking] can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit. . . . His is a brain of extraordinary power."- The New York Review of Books "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 (London) "Masterful."- The Wall Street Journal "Charming and lucid . . . [A book of] sunny brilliance."- The New Yorker "Lively and provocative . . . Mr. Hawking clearly possesses a natural teacher's gifts-easy, good-natured humor and an ability to illustrate highly complex propositions with analogies plucked from daily life."- The New York Times "Even as he sits helpless in his wheelchair, his mind seems to soar ever more brilliantly across the vastness of space and time to unlock the secrets of the universe."- Time, "This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe while marveling at his mind."-Sunday Times, London "Charming and lucid...[A book of] sunny brilliance."-The New Yorker "Lively and provocative...Mr. Hawking clearly possesses a natural teacher's gifts-easy, good-natured humor and an ability to illustrate highly complex propositions with analogies plucked from daily life."-New York Times
Copyright Date
1996
Lccn
98-021874
Dewey Decimal
523.1
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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by piker843May 11, 2017
A brief history of time
Very difficult reading, not because of the writing but because of the subject. But if you are interested and have the time and energy, it is as good a book on the subject as you will find. Frankly the subject matter is beyond the average person, including this reader, but I did grasp some of the concepts presented. I will read it again to see if I can understand more of it, but one needs some background in the matter to be able to understand some of the concepts and theories presented. It is as well written and concise and clear as it can be made, I think. Try Einstein's little book that he wrote too explain, I believe, the special theory of relativity for comparison. Don't remember the name but you can find it if you're interested. And it is almost incomprehensible.
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by 2jhkrVRwQfO@Del...Jul 17, 2009
The universe in the palm of your hand--short & sweet
I've liked stars, planets, galaxies, etc, for years, but struggled with the hard-core math & physics involved. To my surprise (and relief!), Hawking not only knows the micros (subatomic particles) and the macros (possible/most likely outcomes of Big Bang) on the subject, but explains huge concepts in a fun (yes, he's actually got quite a keen sense of humor) and fairly easy and fascinating writing style. This is no college professor's self-indulgent lecture, but an amazing, concise, and enjoyable overview of where we've been (Newton & the apple), where we know now (quarks, supernovas, extrasolar planets), and insights into where we're headed (space, the Final Frontier). Depending on how deeply you dig into the meat of it, the book can take you anywhere from a week to a month to read, and blow the minds of family and friends and teachers with what you've learned. Again, his teaching style builds from basics to the complex, so you may be quite surprised by how much even you leave this read with. (And, of course, with eBay's discount rates, get a great mental feast for a great deal!)Read full review
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by oberneulandMay 02, 2023
Understand Our Life
This book heps us understand our existence.
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by gemsamour3ldsOct 18, 2015
Science and the cosmos.
This is an excellent book for scientists, and those that understand the complexity of the world. The technical aspects are beyond me, however I did enjoy most of the book. It was well worth the investment.
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5 out of 5 stars
by eltawilm72Oct 24, 2020
Excellent book
A journey in the mind of one of the 20th century greatest scientists. A must read
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