Ancient Light: Our Changing View of the Universe,

by Alan Lightman

Book Overview

Cosmology - the study of the origin, structure, and continuing evolution of the universe - is the most speculative of all sciences and religion. In Ancient Light astrophysicist and science writer Alan Lightman takes the reader on a grand tour of cosmology, exploring its history, the theories and the evidence, the new discoveries, the outstanding questions, and the controversies that have revolutionized this field.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674033620
• ISBN13: 9780674033627
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Inspirational

I first came across this book in my English class during my freshman year in college. It was very easy to read, and most of all, it was very inspirational. It's a great book to read when you're looking for something to enjoy peacefully, and yet, think about. Highly recommended!