Stephen Hawking [Paperback]

Kristine Larsen (Author)

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Paperback: 185 pages
Publisher: PROMETHEUS BOOKS; Reprint edition (Nov 6 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1591025745
ISBN-13: 978-1591025740
Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.4 x 1.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 295 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #521,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Much journalistic coverage fails to appreciate that the science is fascinating enough as it is without exaggeration and distortion...It is therefore refreshing to have this biography that tells both the human story of his life, and of the development of his scientific contributions in their historical context without hype...this book is engaging and informative...I recommend [it] to anyone who is curious about Stephen Hawking and his contributions to science." -- Nature Physics, June 4, 2008

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Stephen Hawking is arguably the most famous physicist since Albert Einstein. His decades-long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), combined with his singular brilliance as a cosmologist, has fascinated both the public and his colleagues in science. In this engagingly written biography, Kristine Larsen, a physicist and astronomer herself, presents a candid and insightful portrait of Hawking's personal and professional life. Avoiding the hero-worship sometimes found in popular works on Hawking, Larsen emphasises that Hawking is first and foremost a scientist whose work has made significant contributions to our understanding of the nature and origins of the universe.Writing in non-technical language for the lay reader, Larsen clearly explains Hawking's complex scientific accomplishments, while telling the story of his challenging life. The topics include Hawking's early lack of focus as a college student; the impact of ALS on his career and personal life; his groundbreaking work on radiating black holes; his later cutting-edge theories of black holes, cosmology, and the anthropic principle; the amazing publishing success of "A Brief History of Time"; and his status as a pop icon and spokesperson for the interplay of science and society. Larsen situates Hawking's sometimes-controversial work within the broader context of scientific peer review and public debate, and discusses his personal life with compassion, respect, and honesty.

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5.0 out of 5 stars From Hawking's early lack of focus as a college student to the evolution of his groundbreaking work, Mar 4 2008

By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Stephen Hawking (Paperback)

Kristine Larsen's STEPHEN HAWKING: A BIOGRAPHY comes from a physicist and astronomer who examines noted physicist Stephen Hawkins' personal and professional life, emphasizing his contributions, his life, and his special physical challenges. From Hawking's early lack of focus as a college student to the evolution of his groundbreaking work, this biographical coverage is key reading for any interested in correlating his science with his life.

3.0 out of 5 stars Our readership canceled the possibility of including this in our book selections for the coming year; it seems they did not know, May 17 2012

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Our members chose not to include this book into our coming selections for the coming year in the Book Club. It seems
the vast majority either knew nothing about him or, worse, did not care. He is quite a marvel. This paperback book is on hand so I will carefully read it soon - but till then am busily reading all possible books to be included.
For all his infirmities, he is still very much a person of intellect and vital discovery in his everyday life. We scan possible incoming books to see they are appropriate for our retired teacher membership, so we have a speaking knowledge of the book contents. We also try to have hardcover books that are passed by our 24 members. We buy all possible and actual books for the Club from Amazon.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, July 2 2011

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This is a very good book about one of the most brilliant mind of our time. It is a fascinating insight into Hawking's life. It is inspirational in that with all he has and is going through personally, he is still a major force in the field of Physics.

Very well written.

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