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Astronomy at the Frontiers of Science
Jean-Pierre . Ed(S): Lasota
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Description for Astronomy at the Frontiers of Science
Hardback. Describes the relations/interactions of astronomy with other sciences, as well as technology, industry, politics, philosophy and superstition, underlining what it means to be an astronomer, the history of astronomy, and the place of astronomy in society today. Editor(s): Lasota, Jean-Pierre. Series: Integrated Science and Technology Program. Num Pages: 380 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 662.
Astronomy is by nature an interdisciplinary activity: it involves mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Astronomers use (and often develop) the latest technology, the fastest computers and the most refined software. In this book twenty-two leading scientists from nine countries talk about how astronomy interacts with these other sciences. They describe modern instruments used in astronomy and the relations between astronomy and technology, industry, politics and philosophy. They also discuss what it means to be an astronomer, the history of astronomy, and the place of astronomy in society today.
Astronomy is by nature an interdisciplinary activity: it involves mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Astronomers use (and often develop) the latest technology, the fastest computers and the most refined software. In this book twenty-two leading scientists from nine countries talk about how astronomy interacts with these other sciences. They describe modern instruments used in astronomy and the relations between astronomy and technology, industry, politics and philosophy. They also discuss what it means to be an astronomer, the history of astronomy, and the place of astronomy in society today.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
Series
Integrated Science and Technology Program
Number of Pages
358
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400716575
SKU
V9789400716575
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Reviews for Astronomy at the Frontiers of Science
From the reviews: “Lasota (Paris Institute of Astrophysics, France) has compiled a very eclectic and engaging mix of essays on astronomy-related topics. … This is a unique book that fills a niche rarely addressed by other works. … anyone with an interest in astronomy will find it a good read. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels/libraries.” (T. D. Oswalt, Choice, ... Read more