About this title: This is the story of the author's unique scientific journey with one of the most remarkable men of 20th century science. The journey begins in Sri Lanka, the author's native country, with his childhood acquaintance with Fred Hoyle's writings. The action then moves to Cambridge, where the famous Hoyle-Wickramasinghe collaborations begin. A research programme which was started in 1962 on the carbonaceous nature of interstellar dust leads, over the next two decades, to developments that are continued in both Cambridge and Cardiff. These developments prompt Hoyle and the author to postulate the ...
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Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. -Gives a unique insight into the minds of two men who challenged one of the most cherished paradigms of modern science-Highlights the personal and social contexts of a major scientific controversy as it developed and was finally resolved-Shows how an idea that was heresy eventually ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN-13:9789812389121ISBN:9812389121
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. -Gives a unique insight into the minds of two men who challenged one of the most cherished paradigms of modern science-Highlights the personal and social contexts of a major scientific controversy as it developed and was finally resolved-Shows how an idea that was heresy eventually became accepted by ... read more
Binding: Softcover
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