A Briefer History of Time
by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow
A Briefer History of Time by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 19.8K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 176 pages.
About A Briefer History of Time
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 more 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 because they were interspersed throughout the book have now been given entire chapters of their own, including relativity, curved space, and quantum theory.This reorganization has allowed the authors to expand areas of special interest and recent progress, from the latest developments in string theory to exciting developments in the search for a complete unified theory of all the forces of physics. Like prior editions of the book - but even more so - A Briefer History of Time will guide nonscientists everywhere in the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating addition in its own right to the literature of science.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 176 |
| Genres | Science, Non-Fiction, History, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,838 |
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What genre is A Briefer History of Time?
A Briefer History of Time is categorized as Science, Non-Fiction, History, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is A Briefer History of Time worth reading?
Based on 19.8K reader ratings, A Briefer History of Time has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Briefer History of Time?
A Briefer History of Time has 176 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote A Briefer History of Time?
A Briefer History of Time was written by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for A Briefer History of Time?
The ISBN-13 for A Briefer History of Time is 9780553804360.0.
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