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Stephen Hawking
Stephen William Hawking (8 January 1942 ? 14 March 2018) was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who, at the time of his death, was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. Between 1979 and 2009, he was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. Hawking was born in Oxford, into a family of physicians. In October 1959, at the age of 17, he began his university education at University College, Oxford, where he received a first-class BA degree in physics. In October 1962, he began his graduate work at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where in March 1966, he obtained his PhD degree in applied mathematics and theoretical physics, specialising in general relativity and cosmology. In 1963, Hawking was diagnosed with an early-onset slow-progressing form of motor neurone disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ? ALS, for short) that gradually, over the decades, paralysed him. After the loss of his speech, he communicated through a speech-generating device initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity, and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. Initially, Hawking radiation was controversial. By the late 1970s and following the publication of further research, the discovery was widely accepted as a major breakthrough in theoretical physics. Hawking was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. He was a vigorous supporter of the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. Hawking achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book A Brief History of Time appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. Hawking was a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifetime member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. In 2002, Hawking was ranked number 25 in the BBC's poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. He died on 14 March 2018 at the age of 76, after living with motor neurone disease for more than 50 years.
Books Published: 35 Books
Published Books
You And The Universe
Lucy Hawking
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You And The Universe
Lucy Hawking
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On The Shoulders Of Giants
Stephen Hawking
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A Brief History Of Time
Stephen Hawking
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Rs. 1,399
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How Did It All Begin?
Stephen Hawking
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Nakhagre Brahmanda (The Universe In A Nutshell)
Stephen Hawking
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The Origin Of (Almost) Everything
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 699
Rs. 489
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A Brief History Of Time : From The Big Bang To Black Holes
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 499
Rs. 349
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George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt
Lucy Hawking
Rs. 444
Rs. 400
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The Nature Of Space And Time
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 399
Rs. 359
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A Brief History Of Time : And Other Essays
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 1,499
Rs. 1,349
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George And The Unbreakable Code
Lucy Hawking
Rs. 399
Rs. 279
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Krishnagahvar Ebong Sishu Mahaviswa O Ananya Rachana
Stephen Hawking
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Unlocking The Universe
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 550
Rs. 495
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The Theory Of Every Thing : The Origin And Fate Of The Universe
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 250
Rs. 225
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Brief Answers To The Big Questions: The Final Book From Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking
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Rs. 449
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George And The Blue Moon
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 550
Rs. 385
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The Grand Design
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 799
Rs. 559
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Brief Answers To The Big Questions
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 650
Rs. 585
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A Briefer History of Time
Stephen Hawking
Rs. 599
Rs. 539
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