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Science & Nature· United Kingdom

A Brief History of Time

by Stephen Hawking
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1988241 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking is a landmark work of science & nature, first published in 1988. Hawking's account of cosmology—from the Big Bang and black holes to quantum mechanics and the nature of time—became one of the most popular science books ever written. A transformative work of public science communication. Themes of cosmology, time, black holes run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1988.

Book Details

AuthorStephen Hawking
Published1988
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages241
Category🔬 Science & Nature
ISBN9780553380163
Editorial Score41/100
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Non-fiction exploring the natural world and scientific discovery.

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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198813
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Stephen Hawking
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Brief History of Time about?

Hawking's account of cosmology—from the Big Bang and black holes to quantum mechanics and the nature of time—became one of the most popular science books ever written. A transformative work of public science communication.

Who wrote A Brief History of Time?

A Brief History of Time was written by Stephen Hawking, from United Kingdom. First published in 1988.

What awards has A Brief History of Time won?

A Brief History of Time has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1988.

Is A Brief History of Time worth reading?

A Brief History of Time is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in cosmology, time, black holes.

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