<p><b>FROM ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MINDS OF OUR TIME COMES A BOOK THAT CLARIFIES HIS MOST IMPORTANT IDEAS</b><br> <b> </b><br> Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller <i>A Brief History of Time</i> remains a landmark volume in scientific writing. But for readers who have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key concepts—the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe—<i>A Briefer History of Time</i> is Professor Hawking's response.<br>  <br> Although “briefer,” this book is much more than a mere explanation of Hawking's earlier work. <i>A Briefer History of Time</i> both clarifies and expands on the great subjects of the original, and records the latest developments in the field—from string theory to the search for a unified theory of all the forces of physics. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make <i>A Briefer History of Time</i> an exhilarating and must-have addition in its own right to the great literature of science and ideas.</p>