The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology: Celebrating Stephen Hawking's Contributions to Physics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521820813)

Based on lectures given in honor of Stephen Hawking's 60th birthday, this book comprises contributions from the world's leading theoretical physicists. Popular lectures progress to a critical evaluation of more advanced subjects in modern cosmology and theoretical physics. Topics covered include the origin of the universe, warped spacetime, cosmological singularities, quantum gravity, black holes, string theory, quantum cosmology and inflation. The volume provides a fascinating overview of the variety of subjects to which Stephen Hawking has contributed.

Author: G. W. Gibbons
ISBN-10: 0521820812
ISBN-13: 9780521820813
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/23/2003
Pages: 906
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.09lbs
Size: 10.02h x 7.31w x 1.79d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2004 pg. 1904