A physicist explains the big bang, black holes and the nature of time for general readers
What it is about
Stephen Hawking guides readers through the universe, from its beginning to the possibility of an end. He explains in plain language ideas such as space-time, black holes and the search for a single unified theory. The book avoids most equations, so it is open to anyone curious about the cosmos.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want to understand the universe without a degree in physics.
What you will get
A short book on enormous ideas. Some parts take effort, but the main ideas are clear.
A Brief History of Time Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Physics · Cosmos · Big ideas
Length
256 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Hawking himself, as a guide to the universe.
Setting
The cosmos, from the big bang to black holes.
What makes it different
One of the first bestselling books to bring cosmology to everyone.
Feel
Curious, clear and humbling.
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