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Stephen Hawking : a life well lived : the story and science of one of the most extraordinary, celebrated and courageous figures of our time

by Kitty Ferguson

This biography examines the life of the British theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to cosmology while using assistive technology to navigate and communicate.

Accession 22562 ISBN 9781784164560 Publisher Black Swan
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