Stephen Hawking by John Gribbin
'A gripping account of a physicist whose speculations could prove as revolutionary as those of Albert Einstein . . . Its combination of erudition, warmth, robustness, and wit is entirely appropriate to their subject' New Statesman 'Intriguing . . . There are larger questions here than the life of even this singular man' Peter Ackroyd, The Times Stephen Hawking was no ordinary scientist. He managed to do more than perhaps any other physicist to broaden our basic understanding of the universe. This skilful portrait of an indefatigable genius traces the course of Hawking's life and science, marrying biography and physics to tell the story of a remarkable man.
Intriguing. . There are larger questions here than the life of even this singular man -- Peter Ackroyd * The Times *
Immensely moving . . . totally gripping to read * Telegraph *
Fascinating . . . What makes this book so rewarding is the way that the authors have blended their account of Hawking's science with that of his life * Spectator *
This absorbing biography illuminates the extraordinary single-mindedness that has enabled him to triumph over adversity * Mail on Sunday *
Immensely moving . . . totally gripping to read * Telegraph *
Fascinating . . . What makes this book so rewarding is the way that the authors have blended their account of Hawking's science with that of his life * Spectator *
This absorbing biography illuminates the extraordinary single-mindedness that has enabled him to triumph over adversity * Mail on Sunday *
Michael White is also the biographer of J.R.R. TOLKIEN, and the author of LEONARDO - THE FIRST SCIENTIST.
John Gribbin is the author of many acclaimed popular science books, notably SCHRODINGER'S CAT.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780349117287 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349117284 |
| Title | Stephen Hawking |
| Author | John Gribbin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2003-12-04 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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