An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology

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Derek Raine E.G. Thomas (University of Leicester, UK University of Leicester, UK)

An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology

Derek Raine, E.G. Thomas (University of Leicester, UK University of Leicester, UK)

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English

Institute of Physics Publishing
01 August 2001

Theoretical & mathematical astronomy; Cosmology & the universe; Astrophysics

Series: Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics

"This is an introduction to modern ideas on cosmology and on the physical basis of the general theory of relativity. The title reflects the author's contention that the remarkable degree of isotropy, rather than the expansions, can be regarded as the central observational feature of the universe. The various theories and ideas in the ""big bang"" cosmology are discussed, providing an insight into modern problems."

By: Derek Raine, E.G. Thomas (University of Leicester, UK University of Leicester, UK)
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9780750304054
ISBN 10: 0750304057
Series: Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 01 August 2001
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Primary , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

E.G. Thomas, Derek Raine

Reviews for An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology

"""Provides a comprehensive account of the ideas underlying modern cosmology… . Problems are included to help the reader who wishes to gain a working knowledge of the subject."" - IEE INSPEC ""One will appreciate that the work is completely up-to-date and takes account of recent and significant developments in the subject."" - L'Astronomie ""Let it be said at the outset that Raine and Thomas have written a very good book … [They] already compete well with other books in this market, and their book has the potential to become the text that lecturers still have to dream about."" - John Peacock, The Observatory, vol. 122 ""…they [the authors] deserve high praise … Most students will surely prefer this book's half page chapters to five-page ones … The book is well organized and the format is well thought out."" - Physics Today, January 2003"