Hawking: His Life and Work
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Stephen Hawking was one of the world’s most remarkable thinkers – a brilliant theoretical physicist who, throughout his extraordinary career, expanded our understanding of the origins and structure of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. But even more remarkable is that none of this should have been possible: an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age predicted that Hawking only had two years to live, not long enough to complete his PhD. In this vividly written and exhaustively researched biography of Hawking, biographer and science writer Graham Farmelo explores how the young Stephen – desperate for his voice to be heard – defied the odds to become the most famous and revered scientist of his generation.
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'This is without doubt the definitive biography of Hawking, the uniquely brilliant theoretical physicist and the global superstar. With unprecedented access to archives, letters, and diaries, newly unearthed family details, and deep insights into Hawking's work, Farmelo has cemented his reputation as the very best science biographer of his generation.' JIM AL-KHALILI
'When one is faced with the possibility of early death, it makes one realise that life is worth living.' Stephen Hawking
An insatiable curiosity and appreciation for life powered Stephen Hawking to the furthest reaches of the universe and human achievement: during his remarkable lifetime he shed light on many of the mysteries of black holes and made key contributions to our understanding of the beginnings of the universe, all while captivating the world and selling more than 25 million copies of A Brief History of Time.
A brilliant theoretical physicist, Hawking lived one of the most extraordinary lives of the past century. And yet, none of this should have been possible. Aged 21, he was given only a few years to live - and spent the next fifty-five showing what can be achieved despite near-hopeless odds.
Drawing on his parents' previously unseen letters and diaries, and exclusive interviews with Stephen's family, friends and closest colleagues, Costa Award-winning biographer and physicist Graham Farmelo reveals the complex man behind the theories and global celebrity - and the resilience, fortitude and support that enabled him to defy his life-limiting diagnosis.
Vividly told and rigorously researched, Hawking is the definitive portrait of an exceptional man and extraordinary intellect.
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| Weight | 776 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23.2 × 15.4 × 4.8 cm |
| Book_author | Farmelo, Graham |
| Publisher | John Murray |
| Imprint | John Murray |
| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 608 |
| Language | English |
| Dewey | 530.092 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
