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World-renowned physicist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed our perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works on physics and astronomy. His choice of landmark writings by some of the world's great thinkers traces the brilliant evolution of modern science and shows how each figure built upon the genius of his predecessors. On the Shoulders of Giants includes, in their entirety, On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres by Nicolaus Copernicus; Principia by Sir Isaac Newton; The Principle of Relativity by Albert Einstein; Dialogues Concerning Two Sciences by Galileo Galilei with Alfonso De Salvio; plus Mystery of the Cosmos, Harmony of the World, and Rudolphine Tables by Johannes Kepler. It also includes five critical essays and a biography of each featured physicist, written by Hawking himself.

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Stephen Hawking was one of the most highly celebrated and recognized scientists who has ever lived. He first came to mainstream prominence with the publication of A Brief History of Time, and followed with a second triumph, The Universe in a Nutshell, and most recently, The Grand Design. The media has called Hawking "the most intelligent man in the world today" and "the scientific heir to Einstein, Newton, and Galileo." He lived in Cambridge, England.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Running Press Adult; 1st Printing edition (December 25, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1280 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076241698X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762416981
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.66 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 2.5 x 9.13 inches

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Stephen Hawking's ability to make science understandable and compelling to a lay audience was established with the publication of his first book, A Brief History of Time, which has sold nearly 10 million copies in 40 languages. Hawking has authored or participated in the creation of numerous other popular science books, including The Universe in a Nutshell, A Briefer History of Time, On the Shoulders of Giants, The Illustrated On the Shoulders of Giants, and George's Secret Key to the Universe.

(Stephen William Hawking; Oxford, Reino Unido, 8 de Enero de 1942 - Cambridge, 14 de marzo de 2018) Físico teórico británico. A pesar de sus discapacidades físicas y de las progresivas limitaciones impuestas por la enfermedad degenerativa que padecía, Stephen William Hawking es probablemente el físico más conocido entre el gran público desde los tiempos de Einstein. Luchador y triunfador, a lo largo de toda su vida logró sortear la inmensidad de impedimentos que le planteó el mal de Lou Gehrig, una esclerosis lateral amiotrófica que le aquejaba desde que tenía 20 años. Hawking es, sin duda, un ejemplo particular de vitalidad y resistencia frente al infortunio del destino.

Fue miembro de la Real Sociedad de Londres, de la Academia Pontificia de las Ciencias y de la Academia Nacional de Ciencias de Estados Unidos. Fue titular de la Cátedra Lucasiana de Matemáticas (Lucasian Chair of Mathematics) de la Universidad de Cambridge desde 1979 hasta su jubilación en 2009. Entre las numerosas distinciones que le han sido concedidas, Hawking ha sido honrado con doce doctorados honoris causa y ha sido galardonado con la Orden del Imperio Británico (grado CBE) en 1982, el Premio Príncipe de Asturias de la Concordia en 1989, la Medalla Copley en 2006, la Medalla de la Libertad en 2009 y el Premio Fundación BBVA Fronteras del Conocimiento en 2015.

Alcanzó éxitos de ventas con sus trabajos divulgativos sobre Ciencia, en los que discute sobre sus propias teorías y la cosmología en general; estos incluyen A Brief History of Time, que estuvo en la lista de best-sellers del The Sunday Times británico durante 237 semanas.

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The five selections from these giants of Science reveal Hawking's genius as an editor.

Who knew that Copernicus invoked the Pythagoreans already on the first page of his world-shaking tome, and then that he'd claim they inspired his heliocentric ideas? The Church stepped in and banned for two hundred years the "Pythagorean doctrine of the earth's mobility and the sun's immobility, a doctrine which is false and completely contrary to divine Scripture" (John Hopkins University Press, 1978).

And why does Hawking include only a single chapter of Kepler's 'Harmony of the World?' Is it because that's where Kepler illustrates his Music of the Planets, a notion he borrowed from the Pythagoreans?

Quite a ride.

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This is not a book that someone should read; it is a book that everyone should be reading -again and again. It is not merely the science it affords, it is mostly the way science reaches out to less scientifically educated people, to non-professional scientists, to simple people like myself.
I feel awed but not intimidated by these Giants because I very well understand their commitment -why do something if you are not committed to it? And when you are committed to something for every man and not only for your vile self, that makes you a giant.
I do believe that this book can teach us all the secret for all, just one word. PERSEVERANCE.

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You may need a few semester hours to Physics to read this

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I bought this in the hopes it was more of an introduction to the concepts of Physics that are most notable in our history. I soon realized I was well out of my depth on this one. The introductions were excellent but the works by the brilliant authors were more or less original. I simply did not understand it. My fault perhaps for not doing more research before I bought it. If you have a good background in these areas, Im sure its a great read. If not, you may want to look at something a little more accessible.

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Take time to learn.. Just might surprise you

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It is a simple read, easy to understand book on the universe. I wasn't interested in reading abt the different. Galaxies, but my husband encouraged me that once I read the book, I'd understand the galaxies better and my interest would grow. Well, he was right. I now look for books to read from this author on other topics.

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Excellent idea to condense in just one volume the greatest scientific works up to date. One can navigate through the thoughts of physicists and astronomers from one century to the next, becoming a witness of the evolution of our understanding of the universe.

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The package arrived safely. The book was not packed inside the box, but it was in good conditions. The courier company that Amazon assigned me by default, ampm, I do not recommend it.
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I have been looking for all these separate works, so it’s great that they’re collected together here, but I would like to have read more from Hawking.

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Works that have changed our vision about the universe itself in the same place.

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A very interesting look at the history of the scientific endeavor. It's a long read, but I couldn't put this book down, and was engrossed from cover to cover. A must buy for anyone who is interested in science and mathematics.

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