The Routledge Companion to the New Cosmology

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 distinctive Companion format, readers can use the extensive, cross-referenced background chapters as a fascinating and accessible introduction to the current state of cosmological...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138834645
• ISBN13: 9781138834644
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"