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
哥白尼出生在波兰一个议员家庭,从小受到了良好的教育。当时欧洲流行占星术,从小就有怀疑精神的哥白尼,在老师的影响下,开始观测天象,学习天文学知识,推翻“地心说”,提出“日心说”。他的发现,奠定了近代天文学的基础,揭开了天文学革命崭新的一页。 本书用简洁朴实的语言,讲述了哥白尼的一生,歌颂了他热爱祖国、热爱科学、不畏艰难,追求真理的精神。