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Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is an introduction to past and present cosmological theory. For much of the world's history, cosmological thought was formulated in religious or philosophical language and was thus theological or metaphysical in nature. However, cosmological speculation and theory has now become a science in which the empirical discoveries of the astronomer, theoretical physicist, and biologist are woven into intricate models that attempt to account for the universe as a whole. Professor Harrison draws on the discoveries and speculations of these scientists to provide a comprehensive survey of man's current understanding of the universe and its history. Tracing the rise of the scientific method, the major aim of this book is to provide an elementary understanding of the physical universe of modern times. Thoroughly revised and up-dated, this second edition extends the much acclaimed first edition taking into account the many developments that have occurred.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521661485
eBay Product ID (ePID)88335786
Product Key Features
Number of Pages578 Pages
Publication NameCosmology: the Science of the Universe
LanguageEnglish
SubjectAstronomy
Publication Year2000
TypeTextbook
AuthorEdward Harrison
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height244 mm
Item Weight1320 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorEdward Harrison