Cosmic Questions: Galactic Halos, Cold Dark Matter and the End of Time

by Richard Morris

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,...

• 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

Straight answers to cosmic questions

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.

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.