The Science Museum Stephen Hawking Genius at Work
- Author Roger Highfield
- Narrator Roger Highfield
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date 7 March 2024
- Run Time 7 hours and 47 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Biography: science, technology and medicine, History of science, Popular science.
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What to expect
An intimate exploratory tour of Stephen Hawking's office, providing a unique insight into the mind of a genius, the things that inspired him and explanations of his seminal theories.
A behind-the scenes tour of the inner sanctum of one of the world's most prominent scientific thinkers.
In 2021, the Science Museum made a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition of the contents of Stephen Hawking's office. This audiobook delves into that remarkable collection, using the seminal papers, items and curiosities in his office to explain his theories and reveal more about one of the greatest minds in modern science. It's an unprecedented glimpse into the life of the best-known scientist of modern times.
Roger Highfield OBE is the Science Director of the Science Museum Group. Roger has visiting professorships at the Department of Chemistry, UCL, and at the Dunn School, University of Oxford, is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, and a member of the Medical Research Council and Longitude Committee. He has written or co-authored ten popular science books, including two bestsellers.
The Science Museum is part of the Science Museum Group, the world’s leading group of science museums that share a world-class collection providing an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical achievements from across the globe.
© 2024 Roger Highfield © 2024 DK Audio
| Author | Roger Highfield |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Roger Highfield |
| Duration | 7 hours and 47 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9780241702499 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Genre | Biography: science, technology and medicine, History of science, Popular science |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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