Cosmology_A Very Short Introduction

Description

Written in simple and accessible language, this non-technical introduction to cosmology, or the creation and development of the universe, explains the discipline, covers its history, details the latest developments, and explains what is known, what is believed, and what is purely speculative. In addition, the author discusses the development of the Big Bang theory, and more speculative modern issues like quantum cosmology, superstrings, and dark matter. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam. ES Index : 51 All Identifiers : goodreads:678069, isbn:9780192854162 Number of Words in Auth: 2 Formats : EPUB Number of Formats : 1 Has Cover : Yes Test Text Series Index: Introductions Single Author : Peter Coles Original Source : New Epubs from KAT Wk 2 Sorted Author by LN, FN: Coles, Peter Title Length : 035 Title Parm D : Cosmology_A Very Short Introduction Title Parm G : Cosmology Num of Aut : 1 Title Parm B : ( Formats : This function can be used only in the GUI Title Parm H : A Very Short Introduction Record ID : 8740 Template Work Area : Introductions ES Name : Very Short Introductions Uncomma Author : Peter Coles Title Parm A : Cosmology_A Very Short Introduction Content: 1. A Brief History 2. Einstein and All That 3. The Big Bang 4. In the Beginning 5. Cosmology by Numbers 6. What's the Matter? 7. The Emergence of Structure 8. The Future