"His devilishly complex cosmological theories are handled engagingly in accessible language for the lay reader.â€¦ [T]his is a touching portrait that will grace any bookshelf." â€“Astronomy

Stephen Hawking
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"His devilishly complex cosmological theories are handled engagingly in accessible language for the lay reader.â€¦ [T]his is a touching portrait that will grace any bookshelf." â€“Astronomy Now

Stephen Hawking is arguably the most famous physicist since Albert Einstein. His decades-long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrigâ€™s disease), combined with his singular brilliance as a cosmologist, has fascinated both the public and his colleagues in science.
In this engagingly written biography, Kristine Larsen, a physicist and astronomer herself, presents a candid and insightful portrait of Hawkingâ€™s personal and professional life. Avoiding the hero-worship sometimes found in popular works on Hawking, Larsen emphasizes that Hawking is first and foremost a scientist whose work has made significant contributions to our understanding of the nature and origins of the universe. Writing in nontechnical language for the lay reader, Larsen clearly explains Hawkingâ€™s complex scientific accomplishments, while telling the story of his challenging life.
Topics include Hawkingâ€™s early lack of focus as a college student; the impact of ALS on his career and personal life; his groundbreaking work on radiating black holes; his later cutting-edge theories of black holes, cosmology, and the anthropic principle; the amazing publishing success of A Brief History of Time; and his status as a pop icon and spokesperson for the interplay of science and society. Larsen situates Hawkingâ€™s sometimes-controversial work within the broader context of scientific peer review and public debate, and discusses his personal life with compassion, respect, and honesty.
Country USA
Brand Prometheus Books
Manufacturer G38-Prometheus
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781591025740
ReleaseDate 2007-10-31
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781591025740

Country	USA
Brand	Prometheus Books
Manufacturer	G38-Prometheus
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781591025740
ReleaseDate	2007-10-31
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781591025740

Stephen Hawking

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