FROM ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MINDS OF OUR TIME COMES A BOOK THAT CLARIFIES HIS MOST IMPORTANT IDEAS Stephen Hawking’s worldwide bestseller A Brief History of Time remains 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 Time is Professor Hawking’s response. 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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"For someone who was completely lost in Physics class to acing the class in the last couple of months, this book was amazing. It was so easy to read and understand and was very informative to what I needed to know for my first physics course. I found myself retelling the information to my brother, who knows nothing of physics, and explaining the theories to him. The best beginner's choice for the broad topic of physics and it really opens up the interest in the field." — Sumera (5 out of 5 stars)
"For someone who was completely lost in Physics class to acing the class in the last couple of months, this book was amazing. It was so easy to read and understand and was very informative to what I needed to know for my first physics course. I found myself retelling the information to my brother, who knows nothing of physics, and explaining the theories to him. The best beginner's choice for the broad topic of physics and it really opens up the interest in the field."
“Hawking and Mlodinow provide one of the most lucid discussions of this complex topic ever written for a general audience… [They] maintain the same wry, lively tone that made A Brief History of Time such a delight.”
" As a retired engineer, I found this book to be very informative regarding the 4th dimension, Time!. "
" Interesting concepts about space and time. A good balance of technical jargon and explaining concepts in laymans terms. "
" In This book, hawking keep using the same example and explanations of scientific princilble over nad over agian. He describes the Doppler Effect 5 time and the trees in the forest 6 times. This book was just ok,,,, "
" Need to read it again to really get all that it was saying, but some fascinating topics are made understandable by the incredibly brilliant Stephen Hawking. "
" Still a bit hard to access for my feeble little brain!!! "
" Like the previous Brief History, but with better illustrations (and in color). No huge substantial changes: but there's no need to read this one only if you've read the other. "
" Five stars, but be aware that even though it is dumbed-down, it is very hard to understand in some places. I listened to the audiobook, and intend to listen to it again. If you are interested in cosmology and astrophysics, this is the book for you. "
" I really enjoyed this book, although I think I will have to read it again at least once before I can say I understand everything! The only thing I didn't like were the references to god (38 according to my Kindle). This is a non-fiction book about Physics - why mention god at all? "
" The classic this book will resonate thoughout the ages everyone should read it. "
" learn about where you live. "
" This was an amazing pleasure read. Hawking is an extremely intelligent man, and his books are easy to comprehend! I can't wait to read the original "A Brief History of Time"!! "
" God help me, I was too dumb for Hawking for Dummies. I got some of it, but when he started talking waves and wormholes, he lost me. Even in this kind, gentle version. "
" A great book to read for people at all different levels. "
" Overall, a good introduction to modern physics. The initial chapters are strong, however, I felt the final discussion of string theory was rushed and weak - could definitely have done with some more revision (or at least, I need to read further to understand it!). Recommended. "
" Fabulous and inspiring. "
" Explains familiar things well. "
" Stephen Hawking is, for physics, what CS Lewis is for theology. Complex thought become "well of course!" ideas. "
" In reading this book, I got the impression that my mind would be blown... assuming that I actually understood what was going on. "
" Solid intro for the layman to how the universe works. Hard to argue with that! "
" One of the best books I've ever read, somehow Stephen Hawking explains a ridiculously complicated subject in a way that people of normal intelligence can understand. "
" Clear and succinct without being dismissive or imprecise. "
" Its a common mans guide to the galaxy. Stephen Hawking's genius lies in his ability to turn theoretical physics into a coffee table book. "
" Good science book about cosmology targeted at layman people. Clear and understandable. It left me with more knowledge of time and universe. "
" I totally enjoyed this book and his writting. He is amazing to overcome his problems and still go on. I have read this twice and will read it again and again. "
" Slightly more understandable than the last book I read, but still, I'm a physics dummy. "
" It's not fair for me to rate this book because I read it when I was about 13. "
" I think this book should be read by everyone. "
Stephen Hawking (1942–2018) was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author. His ability to make science understandable and compelling was established with his first book, A Brief History of Time, which has sold nearly ten million copies worldwide. Hugely influential in his field, he authored or participated in the creation of countless other popular science books, including The Universe in a Nutshell, A Briefer History of Time, On the Shoulders of Giants, and George’s Secret Key to the Universe. He had served as director of research at the Institute for Theoretical Cosmology at Cambridge.
Leonard Mlodinow is an American physicist, mathematician, and author known for his books for the general reading audience, including the New York Times bestsellers The Grand Design, coauthored with Stephen Hawking, and The Drunkard’s Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives, which was a finalist for the Royal Society Science Book Prize. He received his PhD in theoretical physics from the University of California, Berkeley, was an Alexander von Humboldt fellow at the Max Planck Institute, and was on the faculty of the California Institute of Technology.
Erik Davies is an accomplished audiobook narrator and voice-over actor. His stage credits include G.R. Point, Unpublished Letters, and Flats Fixed. Some of his television and film appearances include ER, Third Watch, and a starring role in the hit indie comedy High Society: A Pot Boiler. His audiobook narration has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards.
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