Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Gravity's Fatal Attraction : Black Holes in the Universe by Mitchell C. Begelman and Martin Rees (2009, Trade Paperback)
ZUBER (265821)
97.9% positive Feedback
Price:
US $41.49
Approximately£30.21
+ $40.28 postage
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
GRAVITY'S FATAL ATTRACTION: BLACK HOLES IN THE UNIVERSE By Mitchell Begelman & Martin Rees **BRAND NEW**.
- Buy it nowGRAVITY'S FATAL ATTRACTION: BLACK HOLES IN THE UNIVERSE By Mitchell Begelman
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521717930
ISBN-139780521717939
eBay Product ID (ePID)73601757
Product Key Features
Number of Pages312 Pages
Publication NameGravity's Fatal Attraction : Black Holes in the Universe
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
SubjectPhysics / Astrophysics, Astronomy
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorMitchell C. Begelman, Martin Rees
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight30.5 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Reviews'This colourful and easy to read … book aims to explain what is perhaps the most mysterious and cataclysmically final of all entities in the Universe: black holes. The witty style and clarity of dejargonised text with all the essential concepts and definitions well explained and illustrated make for a book that is a state-of-the-art authority on the subject … Highly recommended.' FAS Newsletter, 'An excellent beginner's account of the discovery of black holes and their importance in astrophysics today.' Frank E. Reed, Sky and Telescope, "This revised edition, effectively an important new monograph, deserves a place in every science library." CHOICE, 'Martin Rees and Mitchell Begelman are probably the world's leading authorities in the astrophysics of black holes.' Stephen W. Hawking, 'A terrific book, I doubt that you could find a more comprehensive and authoritative popular account of this spectacular subject.' Marcus Chown, New Scientist, 'Lavishly illustrated and written with clarity and enthusiasm, this is a spectacular guided tour of our weird and wonderful universe in the safe hands of two of the world's greatest astrophysicists.' Dr. Simon Singh, author of Big Bang: The Origins of the Universe, 'Martin Rees is one of the great astronomers of our generation, and this felicitous collaboration with Mitchell Begelman brings alive a subject replete with wonder and mystery - without losing the hard edge of scientific rigour. An exhilarating read!' Paul Davies, author of The Mind of God: The Scientific Basis for a Rational World, Reviews from the 1st edition 'Martin Rees and Mitchell Begelman are probably the world's leading authorities in the astrophysics of black holes.' Stephen W. Hawking, 'An excellent beginner's account of the discovery of black holes and their importance in astrophysics today.' Frank E Reed, Sky and Telescope, 'Martin Rees and Mitchell Begelman have provided us with a dramatic, elegant, and fully authoritative account of [black holes], and how they fit into our modern picture of the Universe.' Roger Penrose, author of The Emperor's New Mind, Reviews from the first edition: 'Martin Rees and Mitchell Begelman are probably the world's leading authorities in the astrophysics of black holes.' Stephen W. Hawking
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal523.8/875
Table Of Content1. Gravity triumphant; 2. Stars and their fates; 3. Black holes in our backyard; 4. Galaxies and their nuclei; 5. Quasars and kin; 6. Jets; 7. Blasts from the past; 8. Black holes in hibernation; 9. Cosmic feedback; 10. Checking up on Einstein; 11. Through the horizon; Appendix: Gravity and cosmic dimensions; Index.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisRichly illustrated with the images from observatories on the ground and in space, and computer simulations, this book shows how black holes were discovered, and discusses our current understanding of their role in cosmic evolution. This second edition covers new discoveries made in the past decade, including definitive proof of a black hole at the center of the Milky Way, evidence that the expansion of the Universe is accelerating, and the new appreciation of the connection between black holes and galaxy formation. There are entirely new chapters on gamma-ray bursts and cosmic feedback. Begelman and Rees blend theoretical arguments with observational results to demonstrate how both approaches contributed to this subject. Clear illustrations and photographs reveal the strange and amazing workings of our universe. The engaging style makes this book suitable for introductory undergraduate courses, amateur astronomers, and all readers interested in astronomy and physics., Richly illustrated in colour, this book is suitable for introductory undergraduate courses, amateur astronomers, and all readers interested in astronomy and physics. It shows how black holes were discovered, and discusses current understanding of their role in cosmic evolution. This second edition covers new discoveries made in the past decade.
LC Classification NumberQB843.B55
All listings for this product
Be the first to write a review
