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Stephen Hawking's contributions to physics and cosmology literally changed our understanding of the universe. He not only lit up the academic world but punched through the barrier between academics and the general public, offering high-level scientific answers to the greatest human questions.
This captivating biography introduces his life and greatest scientific contributions, with accessible explanations on his theories surrounding general relativity, quantum mechanics, the science of black holes, and his pursuit of the 'Theory of Everything'. It also explores his diagnosis of motor neurone disease and the age of 21 and how he overcame these limitations to become one of the greatest scientific communicators in the modern world.
With black and white photographs throughout, this biography is gives wonderful insight into Hawking's extraordinary achievements and how his attitude to life and work were the true driver of his success.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Sirius Biographies brings together entertaining biographies of leading figures within world of science, business, technology and beyond, tracing their lives, legacy and the pioneering ideas that made them world-famous.
Chris McNab
Dr Chris McNab is an author and historian, his principal subject areas being military history and military technology. He has written more than 100 non-fiction titles, including many Casemate pocket manuals relating to World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. Chris has appeared in several TV documentaries as an expert commentator, and he also works as an educational consultant, specializing in the development of textbooks and teaching materials.
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