The Origin and Evolution of the Universe

Ben Zuckerman, Matthew A. Malkan, Matthew J. Thomas

ISBN 10: 0763700304 / ISBN 13: 9780763700300

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 1996

About this Item

The beginning of time has always been a basic question for any undergraduate student, and it is also a question that intrigues current researchers in astronomy. This text provides an introduction to current thought in this expanding field by presenting the excitement of the latest discoveries in the larger context of cosmic evolution. The distinguished contributors are leading researchers at the cutting edge of their fields, and they excel in explaining these subjects to a general audience. Contributors include Fred C. Adams, Alan Dressler, Alexei V. Filippenko, Andrei Linde, Christopher P. McCay, Virginia Trimble, and Edward L. Wright. Minimal shelfwear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Origin and Evolution of the Universe
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763700304
• ISBN 13: 9780763700300
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Book

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About the Authors

Ben Zuckerman, University of California, Los Angeles Convenor of The Seventh CSEOL Symposium, is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UCLA. He received his Ph.D. in 1968 from Harvard University. Dr. Zuckerman has co-edited several books and other volumes in the CSEOL series.

Matthew A., Malkan, University of California, Los Angeles received his Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology in 1983. He is currently Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UCLA.