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This biography charts the extraordinary life of British physicist Stephen W. Hawking (1942-2018), whose groundbreaking research in cosmology pushed the frontiers of theoretical physics. Despite suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Hawking used a wheelchair and computer to conduct research, lecture, and communicate worldwide. The book examines his early academic achievements, key scientific discoveries, and the personal challenges he faced, offering insight into both his scientific legacy and his resilience as a person with a physical handicap.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Kitty Ferguson
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