I am at present trying to read 'a brief history of time' by Stephen Hawking but I am finding it really hard going as anyone who has tried to read it will tell you (unless you're a rocket scientist yourself!). A lot of it is just washing straight over me, it's just far too complex. What I would like to know is -: Can anyone recommend a book on a similar subject that is (much!) easier to read and follow? Thanks in advance.
2006-09-20 00:20:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I know, I know ! Recommend not /
reccommend! Not rocket science is it!
2006-09-20 00:22:23 · update #1
"A brief history of time" is a very simple book to read. I think u should read it again.
But before reading anything related to physics or relativistic mechanics or cosmology try to get familiar with some basic concepts by surfing the net.
The internet is the greatest resource and it will give you better answers than most of the books available today.
Believe me once you get used to reading cosmology or physics you will find even the theory of relavity quite a child's play.
But the important thing is to have patience and keep searching for information on some basic concepts before you begin your journey into tougher topics .
And dont get discouraged if you dont understand things in the beginning. Keep reading and you will gradually understand.
Good luck buddy. (:
2006-09-20 05:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by venkat Subramaniam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am no rocket scientist but I found it both interesting and informative and understandable.( I wont pretend that I understood everything but it was good!) I think you should try reading it again and also at a slower speed.
Also Cosmos by Carl Sagan as mentioned by someone else would be a good read. If you read a few books on the subject, then slowly things will start to make sense.
Also check out any term you dont understand from other sources like online encyclopedia.
Dont give up.THe subject is fascinating. So keep reading.
2006-09-20 03:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by palmreader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stephen Hawking did recently rise to the fact that a lot of people, including myself, found A Brief History a bit hard-going. He's now released A Briefer History of Time to simplify things a bit. I also once read a cartoon book explaining physics for adults which explained Relativity quite well too.
2006-09-20 00:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Sid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book called "a briefer history of time" which makes some of it easier to read and understand, i enjoyed it
My friend has also recomended i read "the elegant universe" by Brian Greene which ive not started yet but sounds interesting.
By the way i am not a physicist or any kind of rocket scientist, just a curious person intregued by the cosmos
2006-09-20 00:28:27 · answer #4 · answered by Euan S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BHOT isn't that difficult, then again I did study Theoretical Physics at Uni.
Try The Universe in a Nutshell, by Hawkings, also The Theory of Everything, again by Hawkings, is a very good read.
2006-09-20 00:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by sly` 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it will be hard to find something easier to read. It's just that the subject itself is mind boggling. If you think that "Brief History" is hard, just try Hawking's "Universe in a Nutshell"! It is beautifully illustrated, and every effort has been made to make it more accessible, but my brain still aches after reading it.
2006-09-20 00:37:04 · answer #6 · answered by Abelard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you won't be able to retrieve it. The Egyptian government will not allow anyone in. It is in a chamber located under the left paw of the Sphinx. It contains a library of "metal" books. Similar to the ones I have found on Easter Island.
2006-09-20 03:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave this answer to a young lady named Jessica..
I don't mind to give it to you too.... It helps:)
We are living the Age of technology and Information. The books belong to History.
Use your PC and get access to the most wonderfull world of information in this link you'll find many links that I consider very usefull for someone who wants to surf or to study Astronomy.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/lib/edlinks.ht...
also the APOD contains a picture from space for every day since 1995. Very entertaining and educational as well. Try it.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.htm... or try ...
www.kidsastronomy.com it is very interesting for beginners
2006-09-20 02:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by UncleGeorge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That book has been put into the simplest possible terms for the leyman to understand. Sorry, this is about as easy as it gets. Try reading it more slowly and get some kind of visualisation.
2006-09-20 00:23:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just Six Numbers by Martin Rees
It takes 6 fundamental numbers and explores the consequences for the Universe and our place in it if any of them were different. Very readable, interesting and illuminating.
2006-09-20 02:22:01 · answer #10 · answered by Morgy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋