Reviews
"He can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit-His is a brain of extraordinary power."-New York Review of Books "Hawking has succeeded in writing two intertwined books, one a highly readable and popular account of the role of time in physics, the other an in-depth review-What makes all this so interesting is Hawking's ability to convoy the essential physics in words alone."-Physics Today "In his first work of popular science, Stephen Hawking proves himself to be a master of vivid clarity-It's difficult to think of anyone else living who could have put these mathematically formidable subjects more clearly."-Chicago Tribune "A masterful summary of what physicists now think the world is made of and how it got that way."-Wall Street journal "This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe while marvelling at his mind."-Sunday Times, London "The famous theoretical physicist best known for his inquiries into the nature of black holes-turns out to be as skilled a popular writer as he is a mathematician-The result is probably the best single book on astrophysics for the common reader. Thank you, Dr. Hawking!"-Booklist "Lively and provocative-Hawking clearly possesses a natural teacher's gift-easy, good-natured humor and an ability to illustrate highly complex propositions with analogies plucked from daily life."-New York Times "Charming and lucid-gives the general reader an opportunity to learn some deep science directly from the source-[A book of] sunny brilliance."-New Yorker, "He can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit-- His is a brain of extraordinary power." -- New York Review of Books "Hawking has succeeded in writing two intertwined books, one a highly readable and popular account of the role of time in physics, the other an in-depth review-- What makes all this so interesting is Hawking's ability to convoy the essential physics in words alone." -- Physics Today "In his first work of popular science, Stephen Hawking proves himself to be a master of vivid clarity-- It's difficult to think of anyone else living who could have put these mathematically formidable subjects more clearly." -- Chicago Tribune "A masterful summary of what physicists now think the world is made of and how it got that way." -- The Wall Street journal "This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe while marvelling at his mind." -- The Sunday Times (London) "The famous theoretical physicist best known for his inquiries into the nature of black holes--turns out to be as skilled a popular writer as he is a mathematician-- The result is probably the best single book on astrophysics for the common reader. Thank you, Dr. Hawking!" --Booklist "Lively and provocative-- Hawking clearly possesses a natural teacher's gift - easy, good-natured humor and an ability to illustrate highly complex propositions with analogies plucked from daily life." -- The New York Times "Charming and lucid--gives the general reader an opportunity to learn some deep science directly from the source-- [A book of] sunny brilliance." -- The New Yorker, "He can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit-His is a brain of extraordinary power."- New York Review of Books "Hawking has succeeded in writing two intertwined books, one a highly readable and popular account of the role of time in physics, the other an in-depth review-What makes all this so interesting is Hawking's ability to convoy the essential physics in words alone."- Physics Today "In his first work of popular science, Stephen Hawking proves himself to be a master of vivid clarity-It's difficult to think of anyone else living who could have put these mathematically formidable subjects more clearly."- Chicago Tribune "A masterful summary of what physicists now think the world is made of and how it got that way."- Wall Street journal "This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe while marvelling at his mind."- Sunday Times , London "The famous theoretical physicist best known for his inquiries into the nature of black holes-turns out to be as skilled a popular writer as he is a mathematician-The result is probably the best single book on astrophysics for the common reader. Thank you, Dr. Hawking!"- Booklist "Lively and provocative-Hawking clearly possesses a natural teacher's gift-easy, good-natured humor and an ability to illustrate highly complex propositions with analogies plucked from daily life."- New York Times "Charming and lucid-gives the general reader an opportunity to learn some deep science directly from the source-[A book of] sunny brilliance."- New Yorker