Routledge Critical Dictionary of the New Cosmology

By: Coles, Peter

Book Overview

Just what is Einstein's Theory of Relativity? The Big Bang Theory? Curvature of Spacetime? What do astronomers mean when they talk of a "flat universe"? This approachable and authoritative guide to the cosmos answers these questions, and more. Taking advantage of the distinctiveCritical Dictionaryformat, readers can use the extensive, cross-referenced background chapters as a fascinating and accessible introduction to the current state of cosmological...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415923549
• ISBN13: 9780415923545
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"