A Brief History Of Time: From The Big Bang To Black Holes
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of popular science, A Brief History of Time presents the most profound mysteries of the cosmos in language accessible to any curious reader, guiding them from the origins of the universe in the Big Bang through the nature of black holes, the arrow of time, and the search for a unified theory of physics. Stephen Hawking argues with clarity and wit that the fundamental questions of existence — why the universe exists, what governs it, and where it is headed — are not beyond the reach of human understanding. With intellectual elegance, the narrative chronicles humanity's evolving grasp of space and time, from Aristotle and Newton to Einstein and quantum mechanics, illustrating how each breakthrough reshaped our picture of reality. Hawking's tone is both authoritative and warmly conversational, making even the most abstract concepts — wormholes, imaginary time, and the uncertainty principle — feel tangible and thrilling. Widely regarded as one of the most influential science books ever written, it remains an essential read for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the nature of the universe.
Author: Stephen W. Hawking
Format: Hardback
Genre: Physics
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of popular science, A Brief History of Time presents the most profound mysteries of the cosmos in language accessible to any curious reader, guiding them from the origins of the universe in the Big Bang through the nature of black holes, the arrow of time, and the search for a unified theory of physics. Stephen Hawking argues with clarity and wit that the fundamental questions of existence — why the universe exists, what governs it, and where it is headed — are not beyond the reach of human understanding. With intellectual elegance, the narrative chronicles humanity's evolving grasp of space and time, from Aristotle and Newton to Einstein and quantum mechanics, illustrating how each breakthrough reshaped our picture of reality. Hawking's tone is both authoritative and warmly conversational, making even the most abstract concepts — wormholes, imaginary time, and the uncertainty principle — feel tangible and thrilling. Widely regarded as one of the most influential science books ever written, it remains an essential read for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the nature of the universe.