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The Mysterious Universe is a popular science book which begins with a full-page citation of the famous passage in Plato's Republic, Book VII, laying out the allegory of the cave. The book made frequent reference to the quantum theory of radiation, begun by Max Planck in 1900,... Read Full Overview

Die englische Ausgabe dieses Buchs mit dem Originaltitel "The Mysterious Universe" ist als popul res Wissenschaftsbuch des britischen Astrophysikers Sir James Jeans zuerst von der Cambridge University Press ver ffentlicht worden. Es enth lt die erweiterte Version eines Vortrags,... Read Full Overview

The Mysterious Universe by James Jeans is a classic work of popular science that explores the mysteries of the universe in a clear and accessible way. First published in 1930, the book covers a wide range of topics, from the nature of light and matter to the structure of galaxies... Read Full Overview

The Mysterious Universe is a book written by James Jeans, a British physicist and astronomer. The book explores the mysteries of the universe and attempts to answer some of the most fundamental questions about our existence. Jeans presents a comprehensive overview of the universe,... Read Full Overview

The Mysterious Universe is a book written by James Jeans that explores the mysteries of the universe. The book discusses the latest scientific discoveries and theories about the origins of the universe, the nature of matter, the structure of galaxies, and the possibility of extraterrestrial... Read Full Overview

This is a new publication of James Jeans' famous book The Mysterious Universe. Despite that there have been advancements, mostly in particle physics and cosmology, which occurred after the publication of this book, it is still one of the masterful presentations of the main ideas... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The Mysterious Universe is a book written by James Jeans that explores the mysteries of the universe. It covers a range of topics related to astronomy and physics, including the origins of the universe, the nature of light and matter, and the behavior of stars and galaxies. Jeans... Read Full Overview

The Mysterious Universe is a book written by James Jeans, now available in a large print edition. The book explores the mysteries of the universe, delving into the nature of matter, energy, space, and time. Jeans examines the latest scientific theories and discoveries, including... Read Full Overview