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Die kürzeste Geschichte der Zeit

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Stephen Hawking's bestseller has become a landmark in scientific writing, captivating readers with its engaging voice and profound subjects, including the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the universe's history and future. However, many readers have expressed difficulty in grasping some of the book's key concepts. This prompted the creation of a new edition aimed at making the content more accessible and updating it with the latest scientific findings. While this edition is shorter, it expands on the original's major themes. Technical concepts, such as chaotic boundary conditions, have been removed, while complex subjects like relativity, curved space, and quantum theory are now given dedicated chapters. This reorganization allows for a deeper exploration of recent advancements, including developments in string theory and the pursuit of a unified theory of physics. Like its predecessor, this edition is designed to guide nonscientists in the quest to understand the mysteries of time and space. Enhanced by thirty-seven full-color illustrations, this work stands as an exciting and valuable contribution to scientific literature.

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Die kürzeste Geschichte der Zeit, Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow

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German
Released
2006
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Hardcover
Pages
189
ISBN10
3763256938
ISBN13
9783763256938
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First published
1988
Original title
A Brief History of Time. From the Big Bang to Black Holes
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Stephen Hawking's bestseller has become a landmark in scientific writing, captivating readers with its engaging voice and profound subjects, including the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the universe's history and future. However, many readers have expressed difficulty in grasping some of the book's key concepts. This prompted the creation of a new edition aimed at making the content more accessible and updating it with the latest scientific findings. While this edition is shorter, it expands on the original's major themes. Technical concepts, such as chaotic boundary conditions, have been removed, while complex subjects like relativity, curved space, and quantum theory are now given dedicated chapters. This reorganization allows for a deeper exploration of recent advancements, including developments in string theory and the pursuit of a unified theory of physics. Like its predecessor, this edition is designed to guide nonscientists in the quest to understand the mysteries of time and space. Enhanced by thirty-seven full-color illustrations, this work stands as an exciting and valuable contribution to scientific literature.