About this title: Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is an introduction to past and present cosmological theory. For much of the world's history, cosmological thought was formulated in religious or philosophical language and was thus theological or metaphysical in nature. However, cosmological speculation and theory has now become a science in which the empirical discoveries of the astronomer, theoretical physicist, and biologist are woven into intricate models that attempt to account for the universe as a whole. Professor Harrison draws on the discoveries and speculations of these scientists to provide a ...
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Description: Good. 1981-Hardcover---DJ shows significant wear to upper edges. Otherwise in good condition. -Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780521229814ISBN:0521229812
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780521229814ISBN:0521229812
Description: Very Good in Good + jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. An introduction to past and present cosmological theory. 430 pages. Jacket has light chipping and edgewear. Text is clean & unmarked, binding is tight. read more
Edition: 1st Ed. (U.K. )
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge U.P., Cambridge, UK
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780521229814ISBN:0521229812
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521229814ISBN:0521229812
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780521229814ISBN:0521229812
Description: Fine in Good Plus jacket. 7" x 10.25" 430 pp. First edition. Profuse tables, figures, b/w photos and illustrations. Notes, bibliography, index. Dj: with light edge and corner wear; one-inch tear on front panel; creasing along tear as well; touch of rubbing-in protective glassine. read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, Cambridge
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521661485ISBN:052166148X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780521229814ISBN:0521229812
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Edition: REV Edition Number is 2
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521661485ISBN:052166148X
Description: BRAND NEW. 10.08 by 1.3 inches. (578 pages) thoroughly revised and up-dated introduction to past and present cosmological theory. in this thoroughly revised and up-dated second edition, professor harrison comprehensively surveys man's current understanding of the universe and its history. tracing the rise of the scientific method, this book provides an elementary understanding of the physical universe of modern times. in this thoroughly revised and up-dated second edition, professor harrison ... read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: orig. cloth
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date Published: (1985)
Description: Textual photos & diagrams. Slight spine slope, minor rubbing, small dustwrapper tears, VG., 26x18cm, xi, 430 pp. Contents: What is Cosmology? ; Stars; Galaxies; Location & the Cosmic Center; Containment & the Cosmic Edge; Space & Time; Curved Space; General Relativity; Black Holes; Expansion; Redshifts; Darkness at Night; The Universe in a Nutshell; Newtonian Cosmology; The Many Universes; Theories of the Universe; The Cosmic Numbers; The Early Universe; Horizons in the Universe; Life in the ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521661485ISBN:052166148X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521229814ISBN:0521229812
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780521229814ISBN:0521229812
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"Fantastic introductory text, which covers all essential principles and, most important, why physicists believe that their theories are right. If your library contains only one book on Cosmology, I think it should be this one."
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