Foundations of Modern Cosmology

by Katherine A. Holcomb and John F. Hawley

Book Overview

Recent discoveries in astronomy, especially those made with data collected by satellites such as the Cosmic Background Explorer and the Hubble Space Telescope, have brought the science of cosmology to the forefront of public interest. These new observations suggest the tantalizing possibility that the solutions to some of history's most elusive mysteries might be found in the near future, making modern cosmology a topic that holds special interest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195104978
• ISBN13: 9780195104974
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Stuff! This is where to begin.

Foundations of Modern Cosmology Excellent effort. Hawley and Holcomb introduce the conceptual material of cosmology and quantum physics with a flare for the excitement and little of the overpowering math. You'll be rubbing shoulders with Einstein and Hubble in no time flat.

Outstanding

I found this book fascinating. It has the best non-mathematical explanation of special and general relativity I have ever read. It is easy to read and does not require a background in math, physics or astronomy. If you enjoy sience writing I don't see how you could fail to enjoy this adventure. tom

good seller

I order the book relatively close to the date i needed it for class and got it just in time! Thanks a lot!

Hawley is a genius

I took the class given by Hawley and he makes the book extremely easy to comprehend. Granted, he wrote it, the man is a hilarious comedic genius. He makes the concepts in the book very simple, and easy to understand. I've learned the concepts before in this book, and havent fully comprehended it. This book made it all come together. Get it!

foundation s of modern cosmology

I got this book from my university library. Pretty easy reading considering I'm an engineering student. But then, this book isn't just for physics/astronomy students, as the authors have mentioned. It starts by giving a brief history of cosmology, continuing to current understanding before going to the current problems. The book is not math intensive as it emphasize on understanding the concepts. That's why it is something like a popular-science book. For those who have an interest in cosmology, consept-wise, I recommend this title. Those requiring intensive math, look elsewhere. The other cosmology book I've read is by Martin Roos.