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The first comprehensive graduate-level textbook on one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary astronomy - the study of 'active galactic nuclei'.
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'... Bradley Peterson's An Introduction to Active Galactic Nuclei takes us to the strange world of supermassive black holes and the surounding accretion discs ... The clarity and pace of his descriptions of these fascinating objects will inspire students.' David Hughes, New Scientist
'This is a very reasonably priced textbook for astrophysics students interested in AGNs.' Irish Astronomical Journal
'Brad Peterson is a well known and prolific research scientist working on AGN ... he has written an excellent introductory text for students and fellow researchers alike ... This is an excellent textbook. Well written, well produced, and, in paperback ... reasonably priced. Highly recommended for undergraduates and research students, and for those who want to know what all that telescope time is being used for.' Paul O'Brien, The Observatory
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This graduate text provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary astronomy. It presents a systematic review of the observational properties of 'active galactic nuclei', examines the underlying physics, and shows how quasars can be used to probe the Universe.
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