9780521343541 - Cosmic Perspectives: Essays Dedicated to the Memory of M.K.V. Bappu. (4 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. Firm and square, bright and clean, no creases, just very mildly rubbed. And so a non-text page is stamped 'damaged'. But despite such this book is in great shape and is actually in nearly new condition. Thus it looks and feels unread with contents that are crisp, fresh and tight. Now offered for sale at a special bargain price.

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Zustand: New. Modern cosmology and its relationship to the development of human civilization is the subject of this book. Editor(s): Biswas, S. K.; Mallik, D. C. V.; Vishveshwara, C. V. Num Pages: 270 pages, 17 half-tones; 32 line diagrams. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 582. . 1989. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Modern cosmology and its relationship to the development of human civilization is the subject of this book. Astronomers, cosmologists and historians have contributed fourteen essays covering a wide range of subjects. These include the place of astronomy in China by Joseph Needham, frontiers in cosmology by Fred Hoyle, the dark matter problem by Bernard Carr and the origin of life by Cyril Ponnamperuma. There are also contributions on astrology, science fiction and science. The collection as a whole is an engaging selection of modern astronomy. All the chapters are written at a level suitable for general readership.