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Universe in a Nutshell (Stephen Hawking)

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  • 15-03-2010 1:35pm
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    Sykk
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    Has anyone read this book?

    I have to re-read alot of it twice now that I'm halfway through the book! Serioulsy mind boggling stuff. I wouldn't dare attempt a brief history of time just yet.

    I know this is more physics but if you're into astronomy I'd definately recommend it.

    -Nigel


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    rccaulfield
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    Nearly need a new book to read-is it heavy going- im not a beginner but appreciate simple language!


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    Sykk
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    Yeah it isn't that bad. Has plenty of graphs and diagrams to help understand the physics.

    I'd definately recommend it :)


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    Kidchameleon
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    Sykk wrote: »
    I wouldn't dare attempt a brief history of time just yet.

    Saw a great version of it in Easons, had all color diagrams, looked MUCH easyer to follow that my old text edition (that I lent to someone 4 years ago!)


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    Reeni
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    Sykk wrote: »
    I wouldn't dare attempt a brief history of time just yet.

    Oh do, its a fantastic read and its not as complicated as you fear! Most of it is explained really well and (I don't know if you're a layman like me or not, just assuming!) easy for the layman to understand.


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    sponsoredwalk
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    Both books are pretty much the same level. I remember a Brief History had the odd passage that just goes nuts, stuff like going in a circle around the universe and arriving back before you left, or not... I forget :p

    There's a re-release of A Brief History, called a BriefER History of Time with some updates, I think the Black Hole controversey between Hawking & Susskind is the main reason for the reprint.

    There are some other books that follow a similar formula to these books, The Black Hole War, The Elegant Universe, Warped Passages, Just Six Numbers, The Red Limit... all crazy and beautiful in their own right ;)


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