How to Think Like Stephen Hawking

A unique insight into one of science's greatest minds of the last half-century.

Undoubtedly the most famous name in science and the very face of physics over the last half-century, Stephen Hawking was remarkable for many reasons. Not least because he continued to strive to achieve so much while being hindered by debilitating illness. He demonstrated categorically that if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything, no matter your physical state.

Of course, it helps if you happen to possess a mind such as he did. His work on black holes put him on the map, and he became globally famous for his A Brief History of Time, communicating the most difficult scientific ideas at a period when he'd lost the ability to speak.

About the author

Daniel Smith is a non-fiction author and editor who has written across a range of subjects, including politics, economics and social history. He is the author of The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History and the 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 25 languages and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He is also a scriptwriter for the award-winning podcast series, Real Dictators and A Short History of . . . He lives in London with his wife and two children.

Summary

How to Think Like Stephen Hawking reveals the key motivations, desires and philosophies that made Hawking one of the world’s most celebrated scientists.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Smith
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.05.2020
• EAN: 9781789292251
• ISBN: 978-1-78929-225-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 197 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 218 g
• Series: How to Think Like ...
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Biographies, autobiographies; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; popular science, SCIENCE / Physics / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology, Physics, Biography: science, technology & medicine, Biography: science, technology and medicine