Cosmic Questions: Galactic Halos, Cold Dark Matter and the End of Time (Wiley Popular Science)
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Book Overview
Did the Big Bang really happen? Is space infinite? When did time begin? In this "superb new book" (San Francisco Chronicle), acclaimed science writer Richard Morris probes a host of far-reaching questions about the fundamental nature of the universe. The result is a masterful exploration of the newest discoveries and theories in the field of cosmology-the study of the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe. With dramatic flair and enthusiasm, he introduces us to the intriguing world of cosmic strings and quark nuggets, shadow matter and imaginary time. He brings emerging theoretical concepts into clear focus, offering keen insight into science's most puzzling riddles, the very questions that have challenged and confounded humankind through the ages. Featuring a thorough explanation of the breakthrough voyage of NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) and its effects on the Big Bang theory, this remarkable book is a fascinating journey along the cutting edge of cosmological discovery. Praise for Richard Morris... "Mr. Morris's genius is an ability to reveal the wonderful. --Kansas City Star "Morris does a clearer job explaining Hawking than Hawking did." --Library Journal
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0471595217
ISBN13:9780471595212
Release Date:October 1993
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Straight answers to cosmic questions
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This book is a must in every amateur astronomer's bookshelf. Freshmen following a first course in cosmology may also find this book useful as a first intuitive approach to the field. The author is extremely clear in his explanations and he reminds me the writing style of French Canadian Hubert Reeves, one of the most famous cosmology writers for the general public.Structuring the book with "questions" is an extremely useful approach for those trying to demystify space and time.
Very informative.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book is very well written as far as scientific material is concerned. Having a very funadmantal understanding of such concepts as the Big Bang would prove to be helpful while reading, but not once was I utterly confused. The book is jam-packed with useful info and data. Kudos to Richard Morris for a fine book.
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