The large scale structure of the universe The classic account of the structure and evolution of the early universe from Nobel Prize–winning physicist P. J. E. PeeblesAn instant landmark on its publication The Large Scale Structure of the Universe remains the essential introduction to this vital area of research. Written by one of the worlds most esteemed theoretical cosmologists it provides an invaluable historical introduction to the subject and an enduring overview of key methods statistical measures and techniques for dealing with cosmic evolution. With characteristic clarity and insight P. J. E. Peebles focuses on the largest known structures—galaxy clusters—weighing the empirical evidence of the nature of the clustering and the theories of how the clustering evolves in an expanding universe. A must have reference for students and researchers alike this edition of The Large Scale Structure of the Universe introduces a new generation of readers to a classic text in modern cosmology Frontmatter CONTENTS PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I. HOMOGENEITY AND CLUSTERING II. BEHAVIOR OF IRREGULARITIES IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF MATTER: NEWTONIAN APPROXIMATION III. n POINT CORRELATION FUNCTIONS: DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS IV. DYNAMICS AND STATISTICS V. RELATIVISTIC THEORY OF THE BEHAVIOR OF IRREGULARITIES IN AN EXPANDING WORLD MODEL VI. SCENARIOS APPENDIX LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS REFERENCES INDEX