Hawking

Physicist Stephen Hawking was a scientist for the modern age. He is as renowned for his theories on time and space as he is for his unique life story. Undeterred by a debilitating illness, he trained his mind to work in a new way to become the leading light in modern science. This carefully researched biography tells Hawking's story, highlighting his scientific breakthroughs and how, despite his struggle with a degenerative condition, he became the most celebrated and inspiring scientist of his generation. A beautiful design includes striking photographs, illuminating documents, and helpful sidebars that cast light on Hawking's intellectual achievements.

Introduction * The Lazy Einstein * A Death Sentence and a Reprieve * The Big Bang and Black Holes * The Black Hole War * A Brief History of Time * Love and Marriage * The Celebrity Scientist * The Grand Design * On Stage and Screen * Legacy * Index.