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The Future of the Universe
A. J. Meadows
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Description for The Future of the Universe
Hardback. What about the future of the universe? And how long might the universe as we recognize it survive? This title takes the reader on a journey through space and time, beginning with a long look at the Earth and solar system, voyaging to the outermost galaxies, and finishing with speculations about the life and fate of the entire universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 175 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
Many excellent books have been written about the past history of the universe and of the various objects—galaxies, stars, planets— to be found in it. All the exciting events from the original Big Bang to the appearance of human beings have been carefully recorded. Much less has been written about what comes next. What will happen to all these galaxies, stars, and planets in the future? And what will happen to us, and to any other intelligent life in the u- verse? It is obviously more dif?cult to examine the future than the past, but there are ways of doing ... Read more
Many excellent books have been written about the past history of the universe and of the various objects—galaxies, stars, planets— to be found in it. All the exciting events from the original Big Bang to the appearance of human beings have been carefully recorded. Much less has been written about what comes next. What will happen to all these galaxies, stars, and planets in the future? And what will happen to us, and to any other intelligent life in the u- verse? It is obviously more dif?cult to examine the future than the past, but there are ways of doing ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
175
Condition
New
Series
Astronomers' Universe
Number of Pages
175
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852339463
SKU
V9781852339463
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About A. J. Meadows
Jack Meadows was formerly Professor of Astronomy and of the History of Science at Leicester University, UK. He is now Emeritus Professor of Information Science at Loughborough University, UK.
Reviews for The Future of the Universe
From the reviews: "A. J. Meadow’s Future of the Universe tracks not only the plan of the cosmos as a whole, but a host of futures. … Overall … I can easily recommend this book. It’s not only about the future – it’s a good primer on just about everything." (Rebecca Johnson, Sky & Telescope, ... Read more