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MODERN COSMOLOGY IN RETROSPECT
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| By: |
B. Bertotti (Editor), etc. (Editor), R. Balbinot (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£84.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0521372135 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780521372138 |
| Publisher: |
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
25 October, 1990 |
| Pages: |
446 |
| Description: |
An account of the development of modern cosmology with contributions by many of the leading protagonists in the field. The book looks at physical and observational cosmology, the great cosmological debates, important observations and the riddle of dark matter, as well as the Big Bang theory. |
| Synopsis: |
Modern cosmology aims to determine the origin, evolution, and ultimate fate of the Universe. This is an area of modern science that has engendered fierce debates which have captured public interest. This book recounts the development of modern cosmology, in chapters contributed by many of the leading protagonists. It is a fascinating account of physical and observational cosmology, the great cosmological debates, important observations and the riddle of dark matter. The enormous controversy surrounding the Big Bang theory is retold in personal recollections from H. Bondi, W. McCrea, and Fred Hoyle. This is followed by chapters on the discovery of cosmic radio waves and the contributions made by radio astronomers to current cosmology. The book concludes with a tribute to some of the pioneers of cosmology. |
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17 half-tones, 7 tables, 37 line diagrams |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cambridge University Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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