ROUTLEDGE COMPANION TO THE NEW COSMOLOGY by Coles, Peter ISBN 0415243114
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[edit] ROUTLEDGE COMPANION TO THE NEW COSMOLOGY
What is Einstein's theory of relativity? The big bang theory? This authoritative guide to the cosmos offers answers to these and other questions, it features cross-referenced background chapters which provide readers with an introduction to the state of cosmological knowledge.
Just what is Einstein's Theory of Relativity? The Big Bang Theory? Curvature of Spacetime? What do astronomers mean when they talk of a 'flat universe'? This approachable and authoritative guide to the cosmos answers these questions, and more. Taking advantage of the distinctive Companion format, readers can use the extensive, cross referenced background chapters as a fascinating and accessible introduction to the current state of cosmological knowledge - or, they can use the convenient A-Z body of entries as a quick reference to a wide range of terms and concepts. Entries include topics such as: Black Hole; Doppler Effect; Fermi, Enrico; Heat Death of the Universe; Life in the Universe; Olber's Paradox; Quantum Field Theory; Supernova; and much more.
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[edit] Title
ROUTLEDGE COMPANION TO THE NEW COSMOLOGY
[edit] Author
Coles, Peter
[edit] ISBN
0415243114
[edit] Published
24/05/2001
[edit] Publisher
Routledge
[edit] Binding
hardback
[edit] Retail Price
55 (GBP)
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52.25 (GBP)
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