The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe

Based on a series of lectures given at Cambridge University, Professor Hawking's work introduced "the history of ideas about the universe" as well as today's most important scientific theories about time, space, and the cosmos in a clear, easy-to-understand way. "The Theory of Everything" presents the most complex theories, both past and present, of physics; yet it remains clear and accessible. It will enlighten readers and expose them to the rich history of scientific thought and the comlixities of the universe in which we live.

"The Theory of Everything" is a unique opportunity to explore the cosmos with the greatest mind since Einstein. Based on a series of lectures given at Cambridge University, Professor Hawking's work introduced "the history of ideas about the universe" as well as today's most important scientific theories about time, space, and the cosmos in a clear, easy-to-understand way.

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Originally published in 1996, these seven lectures describe the history of the universe. Along the way, Hawking (mathematics, Cambridge University) explains previous ideas about the universe, describes the nature of black holes, and presents a theory of space- time. He also poses the questions still unanswered by physics, and especially considers the problems with synthesizing existing, partial theories into a unified, totalizing theory. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Stephen Hawking made black holes palatable for the masses with his 1988 book A Brief History of Time, which had The New York Times pointing out that he is bravely taking some of the first, though tentative, steps toward quantizing the early universe.