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ISBN Number: 9780521474368
Subtitle: A History of Astrophysics and Cosmology
Written by: Longair, Malcolm S
Written by: Longair, Malcolm S.
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Location: Cambridge
Subject: History
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Cosmology
Subject: Astrophysics, History, 20th century.
Copyright: 2006
Edition Number: 1
Edition Description: Hardback
Date of Publication: July 2006
Cover Type: Hardcover
Grade Level: College/higher education:
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 545
Book Size: 9.76x7.12x1.33 in. 2.80 lbs.
The twentieth-century witnessed the development of astrophysics and cosmology from subjects which scarcely existed to two of the most exciting and demanding areas of contemporary scientific inquiry. In this book Malcolm Longair reviews the historical development of the key areas of modern astrophysics, linking the strands together to show how they have led to the extraordinarily rich panorama of modern astrophysics and cosmology. While many of the great discoveries were derived from pioneering observations, the emphasis is upon the development of theoretical concepts and how they came to be accepted. These advances have led astrophysicists and cosmologists to ask some of the deepest questions about the nature of our Universe and have pushed astronomical observations to the very limit. This is a fantastic story, and one which would have defied the imaginations of even the greatest story-tellers. Review:
"The book is written in a clear, concise manner at a level suitable for undergraduates...With its exhaustive bibliography and careful indexing, this excellent book is destined to be come an important and familiar resource." — Choice
Synopsis:
Reviews the historical development of all the key areas of modern astrophysics.
Synopsis:
The twentieth-century witnessed the development of astrophysics and cosmology from subjects which scarcely existed to two of the most exciting and demanding areas of contemporary scientific inquiry. In this book Malcolm Longair reviews the historical development of the key areas of modern astrophysics, linking the strands together to show how they have led to the extraordinarily rich panorama of modern astrophysics and cosmology. This is a fantastic story, and one which would have defied the imaginations of even the greatest story-tellers.
