Elementary Cosmology: From Aristotle's Universe to the Big Bang and Beyond

by James J. Kolata

Book Overview

Cosmology is the study of the origin, size, and evolution of the entire universe. Every culture has developed a cosmology, whether it be based on religious, philosophical, or scientific principles. In this book, the evolution of the scientific understanding of the Universe in Western tradition is traced from the early Greek philosophers to the most modern 21st century view. After a brief introduction to the concept of the scientific method, the first...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681740362
• ISBN13: 9781681740362
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Morgan & Claypool
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"