Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?

These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world-renowned physicist – generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and string theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.

This edition includes updates from Stephen Hawking with his most recent thoughts about the No Boundary Proposal, and new information about dark energy, the information paradox, eternal inflation, the microwave background radiation observations and the discovery of gravitational waves.

Specifications

• Full Title: A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes
• Author: Stephen Hawking
• Publisher: Bantam (Transworld / Penguin Random House)
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 272
• Language: English
• Dimensions: Approx. 19.8 × 12.8 × 1.7 cm
• ISBN: 9780857501004