Few scientists are as recognizable as Stephen Hawking. Despite
having Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)--an
affliction that many experts expected to have killed him decades
ago--Hawking remains a vital and influential voice in the
scientific community. One of the leading cosmologists studying the
celestial phenomenon known as black holes, Hawking has also led the
way in popularizing science with his best-selling work A Brief
History of Time. This biography of Hawking, written by a physicist,
provides an accessible introduction to the life and work of an
inspirational figure. Stephen Hawking: A Biography provides an
overview of the life and work of this brilliant scientist that can
be read and appreciated by students and lay people alike. The
author examines many aspects of his fascinating career: DT
Hawking's childhood and early education, and the shocking diagnosis
of his disease. DT His early scientific work on black holes that
cemented his reputation as a scientist. DT How Hawking managed to
remain a productive scientist and scholar despite having a
debilitating illness. DT The publication and success of the
best-selling book A Brief History of Time, which changed the face
of popular science publishing. The book includes a list of
resources for further information, and a timeline of important
events in the life of Hawking. Several appendices explain the
details of Hawking's scientific work in more detail for those
students seeking more information.
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