A briefer history of time

By Hawking S. W. (Stephen W.)

FROM ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MINDS OF OUR TIME COMES A BOOK THAT CLARIFIES HIS MOST IMPORTANT IDEAS

Stephen Hawking’s worldwide bestsellerA Brief History of Timeremains a landmark volume in scientific writing. But for readers who 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-A Briefer History of Timeis Professor Hawking’s response.

Although “briefer,” this book is much more than a mere explanation of Hawking’s earlier work.A Briefer History of Timeboth 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 makeA Briefer History of Timean exhilarating and must-have addition in its own right to the great literature of science and ideas.