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Stars: A Very Short Introduction Andrew King (Head of Theoretical Astrophysics, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leicester)

Stars: A Very Short Introduction By Andrew King (Head of Theoretical Astrophysics, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leicester)

Summary

Stars are a constant source of fascination. In this Very Short Introduction Andrew King introduces us to the science of stars; how they are born, how they live, and how they die. He shows how understanding the stars is the key to understanding the galaxies they inhabit, and how they provide us with clues to the existence of planets like our own.

Stars: A Very Short Introduction Summary

Stars: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew King (Head of Theoretical Astrophysics, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leicester)

Every atom of our bodies has been part of a star. Our very own star, the Sun, is crucial to the development and sustainability of life on Earth. This Very Short Introduction presents a modern, authoritative examination of how stars live, producing all the chemical elements beyond helium, and how they die, sometimes spectacularly, to end as remnants such as black holes. Andrew King shows how understanding the stars is key to understanding the galaxies they inhabit, and thus the history of our entire Universe, as well as the existence of planets like our own. King presents a fascinating exploration of the science of stars, from the mechanisms that allow stars to form and the processes that allow them to shine, as well as the results of their inevitable death. 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.

Stars: A Very Short Introduction Reviews

Part of the extensive Very Short Introduction series, this volume by Andrew King provides an engaging overview of the science of stars. This pocket-sized book is an enjoyable read. * Dawn E. Leslie, Contemporary Physics *

About Andrew King (Head of Theoretical Astrophysics, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leicester)

Andrew King is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Leicester, and heads the theoretical astrophysics research group there. His work has been recognised by a Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award, and a Senior Fellowship of the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council. He has published more than 250 research papers and is a co-author of several books. He is also deputy editor-in-chief of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. In 2014 he was awarded the Eddington Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society for investigations of outstanding merit in theoretical astrophysics.

Table of Contents

PREFACE; FURTHER READING

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GOR006095693
9780199602926
0199602921
Stars: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew King (Head of Theoretical Astrophysics, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leicester)
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Oxford University Press
20120726
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