A Briefer History of Time
by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow
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Author: Leonard Mlodinow, Stephen HawkingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-13
ISBN: 0553385461
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Bantam
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- ISBN13: 9780553385465
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Book Reviews of A Briefer History of Time
Book Review: Very Simple, well written
Summary: 4 Stars
Stephen Hawking's book, A Briefer History of Time, is a very well written teaching on the basics of the universe that deserves a 4 star rating. It does an excellent job of teaching about the basics of physics and the universe in a very clear, simple, and enjoyable way. Those with little or no previous knowledge of either subject will not only gain a greater understanding of the world around them, but will also find it rather enjoyable. Too often scientists bore their audience with big words or try to make everyone else excited about some strange detail that no one other than the author cares about. Hawking never makes you feel uncomfortable or stupid. He avoids using any math or equations to explain the principles.
In the introduction, Hawking says that the purpose of the book is to answer the questions, "What do we really know about the universe? How do we know it? Where did the universe come from, and where is it going?" He answers these questions by showing the history of universal thought by many different astronomers and physicists. He shows how subsequent discoveries changed and built upon the discoveries of yesterday. Although he never makes you feel really stupid he never really makes you feel really smart either. After reading in the book, I felt like I had to know more than I did originally but I couldn't always remember everything I had learned. There weren't a ton of lightbulbs going off in my head that made this book particularly memorable. Anyone interested in learning a lot may want to look at another boo
There were a few parts of the book that were a little boring. I thought the discussion on relativity was really dry and seemed really long. He might have done better by sharing more information. By making it so simple, sometimes I was left with questions about how it worked. The topics such as time travel and black holes were a lot more interesting. Some other topics covered include quantum mechanics, scientific theory, and the basics of Newton's Gravity theory.
If you want to learn a lot about physics, you may want to look for a more complete source, but if you want to feel like you understand a little more about what's going on the universe, then you've found the right book.
Summary of A Briefer History of Time
From One of the Most Brilliant Minds of Our TimeComes a Book that Clarifies His Most Important Ideas
Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller, A Brief History of Time, remains one of the landmark volumes in scientific writing of our time. But for years readers have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key concepts-the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe.
Professor Hawking's response is this new work that will guide nonscientists everywhere in the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space..
Although "briefer," this book is much more than a mere explanation of Hawking's earlier work. A Briefer History of Time both clarifies and expands on the great subjects of the original, and records the latest developments in the field-from string theory to the search for a unified theory of all the forces of physics. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating and must-have addition in its own right to the great literature of science and ideas.
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