About the Book
A Briefer History of Time distils Stephen Hawking’s groundbreaking ideas into a more concise and approachable form, updated with new discoveries and co-written with physicist Leonard Mlodinow.
This edition offers a wonderfully readable introduction to:
The Big Bang and the origins of the universe
Black holes, space-time, and quantum theory
The search for a unified theory of physics
The strange world of string theory, relativity, and particle physics
How our understanding of the cosmos continues to evolve
Richly illustrated and written in clear, engaging language, this book brings the wonder of modern cosmology to curious readers of all backgrounds.
About the Authors
Stephen Hawking (1942–2018) was one of the most influential theoretical physicists of the modern age, known for his work on black holes, cosmology, and quantum gravity. His books — especially A Brief History of Time — brought complex scientific ideas to millions.
Leonard Mlodinow is a physicist and bestselling author known for making science understandable and exciting for general readers.