Ancient Light: Our Changing View of the Universe
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 1991
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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First edition, first printing of physicist and writer Alan Lightman's concise exploration of modern cosmology and the evolving scientific understanding of the universe. Lightman surveys the development of cosmological thought and the major questions confronting twentieth-century astronomy and physics, including the Big Bang, the expansion and large-scale structure of the universe, dark matter, particle physics, quantum cosmology, and the anthropic principle. Written for a general audience while retaining a strong grounding in contemporary science, the book combines scientific explanation with the historical development of cosmological ideas. The volume was adapted from material in Origins: The Lives and Worlds of Modern Cosmologists, written by Lightman with Roberta Brawer. 170 pages. Illustrated. Includes glossary and index. Condition: Very Good in Good dust jacket. Hardcover in original pictorial dust jacket. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scratches, edge wear, and scattered creasing, with small chips and short tears along the upper and lower edges. Wear is most noticeable at the spine ends and corners. Rear panel shows additional rubbing and a small tear near the lower edge. Interior is clean and well preserved in the pages examined. Binding remains firm and sound. Please see photographs for full condition. Collector/Scholarly Appeal: A first edition, first printing of an early popular-science work by physicist and author Alan Lightman, combining the history of cosmology with an accessible account of major developments in twentieth-century astrophysics. Of interest to collections in astronomy, cosmology, history of science, and science writing. Shipping/Returns: Carefully packed for shipment. Returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks policies. SCI 3b.…
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- Title
- Ancient Light: Our Changing View of the Universe
- Author
- Lightman, Alan
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Publication year
- 1991
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0674033620
- ISBN 13
- 9780674033627
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 0.95 pounds
- Dimensions
- 6.12 inches width by 9.25 inches height by 0.8 inches depth
- Seller catalogs
- Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, History of Science
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