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Cosmology - Fourth edition (Hardcover, 4 Revised Edition)
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Cosmology - Fourth edition (Hardcover, 4 Revised Edition)
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This is a substantially revised and updated new edition of a
classic introductory textbook. Although there are a wealth of
cosmology texts at postgraduate level, 'Cosmology' remains the
classic introduction to modern cosmology for undergraduates. While
designed as the main text for a course given at second or third
year level, it is sufficiently self-contained for anyone with
school science to understand. There is a strong emphasis on
observational cosmology, with introductory chapters on the visible
universe, our galaxy and other galaxies and the empirical basis for
cosmological theory. After an account of the big bang model, there
are chapters on the early stages of the big bang and galaxy
formation. Finally, there are chapters on cosmological tests and on
alternative theories. One feature of the book is its updated
epilogue of twenty controversies in cosmology today. The latest
results from the WMAP mission are included and a wealth of new
material, including a stronger emphasis on the cosmological
constant. It has an extensive glossary and the exercises have been
substantially expanded. A stronger emphasis on the physical basis
for cosmology is included throughout.
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