THE SCIENCE MUSEUM STEPHEN HAWKING GENIUS AT WORK

This sumptuously illustrated celebration of Hawking s life captures perfectly its depth and breadth Marcus Chown A behind the scenes tour of the inner sanctum of one of the world s most prominent scientific thinkers In 2021 the Science Museum made a once in a lifetime acquisition of the contents of Stephen Hawking s office This book delves into that remarkable collection using the seminal papers items and curiosities in his office to explain his theories and reveal more about one of the greatest minds in modern science It s an unprecedented glimpse into the life of the best known scientist of modern times In this unique book Roger Highfield s clear expositions of Stephen Hawking s ideas are supplemented by fascinating illustrations that convey how he lived and worked It s a beautifully presented celebration of Stephen s amazing life how his insights and discoveries were achieved against heavy odds Martin Rees Baron Rees of Ludlow and Astronomer Royal