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OverviewThis is a substantially revised and updated new edition of a classic introductory textbook. Although there are a wealth of cosmology texts at postgraduate level, 'Cosmology' remains the classic introduction to modern cosmology for undergraduates. While designed as the main text for a course given at second or third year level, it is sufficiently self-contained for anyone with school science to understand. There is a strong emphasis on observational cosmology, with introductory chapters on the visible universe, our galaxy and other galaxies and the empirical basis for cosmological theory. After an account of the big bang model, there are chapters on the early stages of the big bang and galaxy formation. Finally, there are chapters on cosmological tests and on alternative theories. One feature of the book is its updated epilogue of twenty controversies in cosmology today. The latest results from the WMAP mission are included and a wealth of new material, including a stronger emphasis on the cosmological constant. It has an extensive glossary and the exercises have been substantially expanded. A stronger emphasis on the physical basis for cosmology is included throughout. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael Rowan-Robinson (, Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College, UK)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: 4th Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.479kg ISBN: 9780198527466ISBN 10: 0198527462 Pages: 202 Publication Date: 27 November 2003 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: The visible universe 2: Our Galaxy and other galaxies 3: The empirical basis for cosmological theories 4: The big-bang models 5: Early stages of the big bang 6: From fireball to the present 7: Observational cosmology 8: Other cosmological theories Epilogue: twenty controversies in cosmology today Answers to problems Further reading Glossary Physical constants and conversion of factors IndexReviews`Review from previous edition Well-written and well-presented text which will appeal to both specialists and non-specialists.' Aslib Book Guide `As in earlier editions, the book nicely occupies the gap between popular texts and those that grapple with a full general relativistic approach; it provides just about the right level of numerical and mathematical detail for an introductory course at, say, first- or second-year undergraduate level [...] a handy little book.' The Observatory Review from previous edition Well-written and well-presented text which will appeal to both specialists and non-specialists. Aslib Book Guide As in earlier editions, the book nicely occupies the gap between popular texts and those that grapple with a full general relativistic approach; it provides just about the right level of numerical and mathematical detail for an introductory course at, say, first- or second-year undergraduate level [...] a handy little book. The Observatory As in earlier editions, the book nicely occupies the gap between popular texts and those that grapple with a full general relativistic approach; it provides just about the right level of numerical and mathematical detail for an introductory course at, say, first- or second-year undergraduate level [...] a handy little book. * The Observatory * Review from previous edition Well-written and well-presented text which will appeal to both specialists and non-specialists. * Aslib Book Guide * Author InformationMichael Rowan-Robinson is Professor of Astrophysics at Imperial College, London, UK. He is one of Britain's foremost astronomers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |