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Essays written by Stephen Hawking John Archibald Wheeler, Ignazio Ciufolini, Milton K. Munitz & Paul Thagard - Narrated by Julian Lopez-Morillas - Unabridged Nonfiction Essays - 2 CASSETTES - 2.75 hours

Publisher, Audio Scholar (October 1999)

From a survey of earlier conceptions of the universe to Stephen Hawking's discussion of black holes, spacetime, and quantum theory, this anthology of writings from eminent scholars offers listeners an illuminating opportunity to grasp the magnificence of current theoretical conceptions.

Essays included:

Conceptual Revolution by Paul Thagard
Cosmic Understanding by Milton K. Munitz
Gravitation and Inertia by Ignazio Ciufolini and John Archibald Wheeler
The Nature of Space and Time by Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking contributes his latest thoughts on the nature of space and time in this anthology of selections from Princeton University Press. Along with John Archibald Wheeler and other eminent colleagues, Hawking here extends theoretical frontiers by speculating on the big questions of modern cosmology. Beginning with an historical survey of earlier conceptions of the universe and concluding with Hawking's discussion of black holes, spacetime, and quantum theory, the program offers listeners an illuminating opportunity to grasp the magnificence of current theoretical conceptions. Edited for audio. Published by arrangement with Princeton University Press.