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Hawking Hawking
The Selling of a Scientific Celebrity
Book • 2021
In 'Hawking Hawking', Charles Seife delves into the life of Stephen Hawking, examining both his groundbreaking contributions to physics and his rise to fame as a media personality.
The book explores how Hawking's scientific brilliance was matched by his genius for self-promotion, creating a myth that captivated the world.
Seife's narrative moves backward through Hawking's life, uncovering the complexities of his personal and professional journey.
The book explores how Hawking's scientific brilliance was matched by his genius for self-promotion, creating a myth that captivated the world.
Seife's narrative moves backward through Hawking's life, uncovering the complexities of his personal and professional journey.
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