Few scientists are as recognizable as Stephen Hawking. Despite havingAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis （Lou Gehrig's disease）--an affliction thatmany experts expected to have killed him decades ago Hawking remainsa vital and influential voice in the scientific munity. One of the leadingcosmologists studying the celestial phenomenon known alack holes,Hawking has also led the way in popularizing science with hiest-sellingwork A Brier'History of Time. Thiiography of Hawking, written by aphysicist, provides an accessible introduction to the life and work of aninspirational figure. Stephen Hawking." A Biography provides an overview of the life and workof thirilliant scientist that can be read and appreciated by students andlay people alike. The author examines many aspects of his fascinating career: · Hawking's childhood and early education, and the shocking diagnosisof his disease: · His early scientific work on black holes that cemented his reputationas a scientist; · How Hawking managed to remain a p

Few scientists are as recognizable as Stephen Hawking. Despite havingAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis （Lou Gehrig's disease）--an affliction thatmany experts expected to have killed him decades ago Hawking remainsa vital and influential voice in the scientific munity. One of the leadingcosmologists studying the celestial phenomenon known alack holes,Hawking has also led the way in popularizing science with hiest-sellingwork A Brier'History of Time. Thiiography of Hawking, written by aphysicist, provides an accessible introduction to the life and work of aninspirational figure. Stephen Hawking." A Biography provides an overview of the life and workof thirilliant scientist that can be read and appreciated by students andlay people alike. The author examines many aspects of his fascinating career: · Hawking's childhood and early education, and the shocking diagnosisof his disease: · His early scientific work on black holes that cemented his reputationas a scientist; · How Hawking managed to remain a p

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