Cosmology 101 by Kristine M Larsen
What should the average person know about science? This volume introduces readers to various aspects that make cosmology such a vibrant and dynamic field, and explains how scientists came to know what they know about the universe.
[E]ven younger, motivated students should be able to gain some understanding of these topics without assistance or prior knowledgeTeachers will appreciate the depth and clairity. * VOYA *
This fascinating, well-written book is appropriate for anyone interested in astronomy or as collateral reading in introductory undergraduate astronomy or physics courses. I recommend it for those who wish to understand how we know what we know about the cosmos. * SB&F *
In introducing readers to cosmology and the real world of sometimes unscholarly scientists, Larsen examines myths about cosmic bodies, current speculation about the universe, and insights from technology-aided discoveries regarding its nature, mapping, and evolution. The text includes a glossary and annotated bibliography, but no dazzling out-of-this world views of the cosmos. * SciTech Book News *
This fascinating, well-written book is appropriate for anyone interested in astronomy or as collateral reading in introductory undergraduate astronomy or physics courses. I recommend it for those who wish to understand how we know what we know about the cosmos. * SB&F *
In introducing readers to cosmology and the real world of sometimes unscholarly scientists, Larsen examines myths about cosmic bodies, current speculation about the universe, and insights from technology-aided discoveries regarding its nature, mapping, and evolution. The text includes a glossary and annotated bibliography, but no dazzling out-of-this world views of the cosmos. * SciTech Book News *
KRISTINE M. LARSEN is Professor of Astronomy and Physics at Central Connecticut State University. She is the author of Stephen Hawking: A Biography (Greenwood).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313337314 |
| ISBN 10 | 0313337314 |
| Title | Cosmology 101 |
| Author | Kristine M Larsen |
| Series | Science 101 |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2007-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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