[英]史蒂芬·霍金 许明贤，吴忠超

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Stephen Hawking, the renowned British theoretical physicist, author, and cosmologist, revolutionized our understanding of the universe through his groundbreaking work on black holes, quantum gravity, and the origins of the cosmos. Born in 1942, Hawking overcame the challenges of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to become one of the most influential scientists of the modern era, serving as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, a position once held by Isaac Newton. His ability to explain complex scientific concepts in accessible language has made cosmology engaging for millions worldwide. Collaborating with translators Xu Mingxian and Wu Zhongchao, Hawking's illustrated edition of A Brief History of Time offers profound insights into the nature of time, space, and the quest for a unified theory of everything, blending rigorous science with philosophical wonder.