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He is a fellow of the royal society and a member of the us national academy of science. A brief history of time it comes as no surprise to start with a brief history of time legendary theoretical physicist and cosmologist stephen hawkings 1988 masterpiece, which is commonly considered the most important book in popular science ev. Du big bang aux trous noirs titre original en anglais. He has twelve honorary degrees and was awarded the cbe and was made a companion of honour.
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