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OverviewIn this immensely readable book, noted cosmologist Rocky Kolb reveals the very human struggles of astronomy superstars seeking cosmic truths while lost in the clouds of confusion. Punctuated by the author's razor-sharp wit, this book provides anyone curious about science with a behind-the-scenes peek into the discovery process--it's not exactly the scientific method you learned in school. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rocky KolbPublisher: INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US Imprint: Perseus Books Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.496kg ISBN: 9780201154962ISBN 10: 020115496 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 29 April 1997 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD  We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of Contents* Foreword The Solar System * Smashing the Celestial Spheres * Wars of the Worlds * The Galeileo Equation * Newton at a Distance The Galaxy * The Third Dimension * Islands in the Sky The Universe * The Expanding Fog * A Matter of Degrees * Primordial Soup * The Raw EdgeReviewsAuthor InformationRocky Kolb, founding head of the NASA/Fermilab Theoretical Astrophysics Group and University of Chicago professor, combines art, humor, music, and philosophy in writings and lectures about cosmology for the general public. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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