num_pages: 256
description: Stephen Hawking was recognized as one of the greatest minds of our time and a figure of inspiration after defying his ALS diagnosis at age twenty-one. He is known for both his breakthroughs in theoretical physics as well as his ability to make complex concepts accessible for all and was beloved for his mischievous sense of humor. At the time of his death Hawking was working on a final project: a book compiling his answers to the big questions that he was so often posed--questions that ranged beyond his academic field. Within these pages he provides his personal views on our biggest challenges as a human race and where we as a planet are heading next. Each section will be introduced by a leading thinker offering his or her own insight into Professor Hawking's contribution to our understanding.
language: English
title: Brief Answers to the Big Questions
publisher: Bantam