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.
| ISBN: | 9780415243117 |
| Publication date: | 24th May 2001 |
| Author: | Peter Coles |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor and Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 416 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Companions |
| Genres: |
Philosophy Philosophy of science |
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.
The Routledge Critical Companion to the New Cosmology features in the following genres: Philosophy, Philosophy of science
The Routledge Critical Companion to the New Cosmology is available in Hardback
The Routledge Critical Companion to the New Cosmology was written by Peter Coles and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor and Francis
The Routledge Critical Companion to the New Cosmology has 416 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Companions series