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The universe in a nutshell
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The universe in a nutshell

by Stephen Hawking

This sequel to A Brief History of Time explores the principles of modern physics and the quest for a grand unified theory. It examines the history of the universe and the theoretical frameworks used to understand the nature of reality.

Accession 18686 ISBN 9570316985 Publisher —
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