This book is a simple, non-technical introduction to cosmology, explaining what it is and what cosmologists do. Peter Coles discusses the history of the subject, the development of the Big Bang theory, and more speculative modern issues like quantum cosmology, superstrings, and dark matter. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
| ISBN: | 9780192854162 |
| Publication date: | 23rd August 2001 |
| Author: | Peter Coles |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 139 pages |
| Series: | A Very Short Introduction |
| Genres: |
Astrophysics Cosmology and the universe Galaxies and stars Solar system: the Sun and planets |
This book is a simple, non-technical introduction to cosmology, explaining what it is and what cosmologists do. Peter Coles discusses the history of the subject, the development of the Big Bang theory, and more speculative modern issues like quantum cosmology, superstrings, and dark matter. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Cosmology features in the following genres: Astrophysics, Cosmology and the universe, Galaxies and stars, Solar system: the Sun and planets
Cosmology is available in Paperback
Cosmology was written by Peter Coles and published by Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD
Cosmology has 139 pages
Yes it is part of A Very Short Introduction series
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