Cosmology

A Very Short Introduction

Peter Coles

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English

Oxford University Press
01 November 2001

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Cosmology & the universe; Galaxies & stars; Solar system: the Sun & planets; Astrophysics

Series: Very Short Introductions

'There is an embarrassment of books about the universe for the general reader, but few manage to pack so much, so elegantly, into such a compact space as this does. The book is generously illustrated.' -The Guardian 09/02/02/ 'Coles takes you gently through everything from Blue Shift to parallel Universe in a thoroughly entertaining read' -TNT Magazine 'a pleasure to read' -New Scientist, 29/09/01

By: Peter Coles
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 179mm, Width: 114mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 136g
ISBN: 9780192854162
ISBN 10: 019285416X
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 November 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. A Brief History; 2. Einstein and All That; 3. The Big Bang; 4. In the Beginning; 5. Cosmology by Numbers; 6. What's the Matter?; 7. The Emergence of Structure; 8. The Future

Reviews for Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction

a pleasure to read * New Scientist, 29/09/01 * Coles takes you gently through everything from Blue Shift to parallel Universe in a thoroughly entertaining read * TNT Magazine * There is an embarrassment of books about the universe for the general reader, but few manage to pack so much, so elegantly, into such a compact space as this does. The book is generously illustrated. * The Guardian 09/02/02/ *