Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction

Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 9780191579448
ISBN-13 : 0191579440
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Book Synopsis Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction by : Peter Coles

Download or read book Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction written by Peter Coles and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-08-23 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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