it was not particularly educating to me. The topics were either too trivial or I didn't know about them and still don't.

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I was a math major, and I took the physics required of math majors- admittedly not that much at the University at Buffalo. Still, I have always believed that I should understand books on relativity ... Leer comentario completo

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Amazing that this book even exists -- much less shines! I suppose I can admit to not understanding everything in it completely, but what I did understand I found fascinating. Hawking has a voice! Leer comentario completo

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not for your average layman, but if you have an interest in space/physics it is definitely worth a read. Leer comentario completo

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Let's just get this part out of the way. I am the epitome of the lay person when it comes to physics. I could understand the book's introduction, general statements, and conclusion. That's about it ... Leer comentario completo

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Stephen Hawking says in "A Brief History of Time" that his book is one of the most owned but unread. He says he's sold one book for every 750 people on Earth! It's a shame that those copies go unread ... Leer comentario completo

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Rated: C+ difficult to stay on his plan of thought regarding space and time; he presents theories of how the universe began & will end; references to God are from New Age perspective vs. Creator Leer comentario completo

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Stephen Hawking attempts an explanation of everything we know about physics - from the large motion of planets to the small motion of quarks - and it is a daunting task. His compelling title drew ... Leer comentario completo

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It's books like this that make me wish for a better brain. Leer comentario completo