Masters of the universe : conversations with cosmologists of the past
Kragh, HelgeAuthor
'Masters of the Universe' is a different way of telling the story about how our modern picture of the universe came into being. From about 1910 to 1970 cosmology underwent a revolutionary change from a somewhat speculative theory of the classical, static universe to an observationally based science of the expanding universe starting in a big bang. The book tells the fascinating story of how modern cosmology developed, and it does so in an unusual format that blends factual and fictional elements.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
'Masters of the Universe' is a different way of telling the story about how our modern picture of the universe came into being. From about 1910 to 1970 cosmology underwent a revolutionary change from a somewhat speculative theory of the classical, static universe to an observationally based science of the expanding universe starting in a big bang. The book tells the fascinating story of how modern cosmology developed, and it does so in an unusual format that blends factual and fictional elements.
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Cosmology
Astronomers
Physics
Humanities
Natural Science Disciplines
Disciplines and Occupations
Astronomy
History
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Physical Sciences & Mathematics
Astrophysics