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Essays on the Frontiers of Modern Astrophysics and Cosmology
Santhosh Mathew
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Description for Essays on the Frontiers of Modern Astrophysics and Cosmology
Paperback. This lucid and engaging collection gives general readers a window on the amazing world of astrophysics and cosmology. As well as discussing mythological and philosophical perspectives, it examines theories on the birth, life, and death of our universe. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 206 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 60 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 11. Weight in Grams: 384.
This book is a collection of fourteen essays that describe an inspiring journey through the universe and discusses popular science topics that modern physics and cosmology are struggling to deal with. What is our place in the universe and what happens in the magnificent cosmos where we exist for a brief amount of time. In an unique way that incorporates mythological and philosophical perspectives, the essays in this work address the big questions of what the universe is, how it came into being, and where it may be heading. This exciting adventure is a rich scientific history of elegant physics, ... Read more
This book is a collection of fourteen essays that describe an inspiring journey through the universe and discusses popular science topics that modern physics and cosmology are struggling to deal with. What is our place in the universe and what happens in the magnificent cosmos where we exist for a brief amount of time. In an unique way that incorporates mythological and philosophical perspectives, the essays in this work address the big questions of what the universe is, how it came into being, and where it may be heading. This exciting adventure is a rich scientific history of elegant physics, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Series
Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy
Number of Pages
206
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319018867
SKU
V9783319018867
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About Santhosh Mathew
Santhosh Mathew, Ph.D., is a professor, researcher, and science writer. He has written extensively on scientific topics of popular interest. His regular science blog can be found at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/santhosh-mathew-phd. His writings on science and Eastern philosophy have been widely read. His research interests include developments in modern physics, mathematics, and cosmology.
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