A Brief History of Time
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Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.
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Book : A Brief History of Time.
Author : Stephen Hawking.
The book “A Brief History of Time” contains 12 chapters and begins by giving a somewhat brief intro of the whole Universe. And then introduces to gravity, space-time in a chronological way. And then comes again back to the Universe, to the topic “Expanding Universe”. On the 4th chapter we are introduced to the weird world of Quantum Physics. 5th chapter is a brief intro to Particle Physics. 6th and 7th chapters are about Black Holes, 6th focusing on Gravitational effects and 7th on Quantum Mechanical effects of it. 8th about the origin and the fate of the Universe. 9th about the arrow of time. 10th chapter says how the Science-Fiction of the present might be the reality in the future. 11th chapter describes the need and difficulties of The Theory of Everything. 12th chapter concludes the book by well... concluding the topics.This books is a great read, it just gives a brief intro to many things in the universe, from the beginning till the end.
The oldest book on my tbr is finally gone whew.
Anyways so I liked reading this book because it kind of gets deeper into some famous theories which I have only read on the surface but then again the deep isn't deep enough to have a clear idea about the theory. Sometimes it felt like Dr Hakjng is skipping some parts. Well, I can't expect more from it cause it's a pop-sci book written for beginners. I think I need to pick up a more advanced book to get a clearer picture.
Even if all of these issues I have faced I think the book delivered 80% of what it promised to deliver. It's simple, enjoyable, knowledgeable and easily non-put-downable.
3.75 stars. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an easy astronomy book.
