The universe in a nutshell by Stephen Hawking

[hawkingfan1]

This book is an extension or a follow on to A brief history of Time and explains in greater detail and does so while using the things man has discovered since writing his first book. Has anyone read this book?

[neutralino]

No, is it good? I was under the impression that the aim of this book was to enable the reader to engage with the complex material a little better, through illustrations?

[hawkingfan1]

Yes there are many diagrams and illustrations such as einsteins elevator and twin theory also used to describe the theory of relativity. It definitely equals its previous hit. There is also a book called On the shoulders of giants which highlights the math as well as the principles of theories.

[dleviwing]

neutralino;
It’s fine for the average physics buff but I think you would find Roger Penrose’s book, “The Road To Reality” much more interesting, challenging, and useful.

Joshua;
Lee Smolin’s book, “The Trouble With Physics” would be an excellent read for you; especially the first six chapters.

[hawkingfan1]

Well I am not a Particular fan of Penroses work but thank you, I have seen that book in the shops and have been looking at it.

[Mohan.C]

neutralino;
It’s fine for the average physics buff but I think you would find Roger Penrose’s book, “The Road To Reality” much more interesting, challenging, and useful.

Joshua;
Lee Smolin’s book, “The Trouble With Physics” would be an excellent read for you; especially the first six chapters.

Dave thanks for the suggestion, I have started reading lee smolin's book... Because you say road to reality is not a book for the average physics buff, i didn't search it...
However I've got Brian Greene's Fabric of cosmos, I have not read it, but would like to know your opinion of it. Is it a good read.

[hawkingfan1]

Dave thanks for the suggestion, I have started reading lee smolin's book... Because you say road to reality is not a book for the average physics buff, i didn't search it...
However I've got Brian Greene's Fabric of cosmos, I have not read it, but would like to know your opinion of it. Is it a good read.

I've read Brian Greene's other book on superstrings and the beginning of the universe but I can't remember the name of the book!!!

[ggullet]

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