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- Subject
- Physics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, History
- ISBN
- 9780691196022
- Subject Area
- Science
- Publication Name
- Cosmology's Century : an inside History of Our Modern Understanding of the Universe
- Item Length
- 9.6 in
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Item Width
- 6.4 in
- Item Weight
- 27.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 440 Pages
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From Nobel Prize-winning physicist P. J. E. Peebles, the story of cosmology from Einstein to today Modern cosmology began a century ago with Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity and his notion of a homogenous, philosophically satisfying cosmos. Cosmology's Century is the story of how generations of scientists built on these thoughts and many new measurements to arrive at a well-tested physical theory of the structure and evolution of our expanding universe. In this landmark book, one of the world's most esteemed theoretical cosmologists offers an unparalleled personal perspective on how the field developed. P. J. E. Peebles was at the forefront of many of the greatest discoveries of the past century, making fundamental contributions to our understanding of the presence of helium and microwave radiation from the hot big bang, the measures of the distribution and motion of ordinary matter, and the new kind of dark matter that allows us to make sense of these results. Taking readers from the field's beginnings, Peebles describes how scientists working in independent directions found themselves converging on a theory of cosmic evolution interesting enough to warrant the rigorous testing it passes so well. He explores the major advances -- some inspired by remarkable insights or perhaps just lucky guesses -- as well as the wrong turns taken and the roads not explored. He shares recollections from major players in this story and provides a rare, inside look at how natural science is really done. A monumental work, Cosmology's Century also emphasises where the present theory is incomplete, suggesting exciting directions for continuing research. 'It's hard to imagine anyone better placed to recount the inside story of modern cosmology...For anyone seriously interested in the ways of science and how we came to understand our place in the Universe, this is essential reading.' -- Giles Sparrow, BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691196028
ISBN-13
9780691196022
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16038798730
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Cosmology's Century : an inside History of Our Modern Understanding of the Universe
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Physics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, History
Publication Year
2020
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Number of Pages
440 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Item Weight
27.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2022-439067
Intended Audience
College Audience
Lc Classification Number
Qb981.P419 2020
Reviews
"It's hard to imagine anyone better placed to recount the inside story of modern cosmology. . . . For anyone seriously interested in the ways of science and how we came to understand our place in the Universe, this is essential reading." ---Giles Sparrow, BBC Sky at Night Magazine, "As expected, the quality is top-notch. . . . [Cosmology's Century] is also very well written. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the first hundred years of modern cosmology." ---Phillip Helbig, The Observatory
Copyright Date
2020
Dewey Decimal
532.109
Dewey Edition
23/Eng/20231205
Illustrated
Yes
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