The Routledge Critical Dictionary of the New Cosmology

By: Peter Coles

Book Overview

Just what is Einstein's Theory of Relativity? The Big Bang Theory? Curvature of Spacetime? What do astronomers mean when they talk of a "flat universe"? This approachable and authoritative guide to the cosmos answers these questions, and more. Taking advantage of the distinctiveCritical Dictionaryformat, readers can use the extensive, cross-referenced background chapters as a fascinating and accessible introduction to the current state of cosmological knowledge--or, they can use the convenient A-Z body of entries as a quick reference to a wide range of terms and concepts. Entries include topics such as: Black Hole; Doppler Effect; Fermi, Enrico; Heat Death of the Universe; Life in the Universe; Olber's Paradox; Quantum Field Theory; Supernova; and much more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415923549
• ISBN13: 9780415923545
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.3"