Heart of Darkness : Unraveling the Mysteries of the Invisible Universe Hardcover - 2013
by Ostriker, Jeremiah P., Mitton, Simon
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- Title Heart of Darkness : Unraveling the Mysteries of the Invisible Universe
- Author Ostriker, Jeremiah P., Mitton, Simon
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 328
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey
- Date 2013-01-22
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 9231081-6
- ISBN 9780691134307 / 0691134308
- Weight 1.9 lbs (0.86 kg)
- Dimensions 9.48 x 6.43 x 0.92 in (24.08 x 16.33 x 2.34 cm)
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Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
- Library of Congress subjects Cosmology, Dark matter (Astronomy)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012950892
- Dewey Decimal Code 523.1
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From the rear cover
"The invisible rules the visible while the infinitesimal determines the cosmic. This is not fuzzy mysticism. It is the clear-eyed logic of the world observed by astronomers, described here with precision and verve by Ostriker and Mitton. Read this book and let them guide you to enlightenment."--Robert P. Kirshner, author of The Extravagant Universe
"If you want a clear and fair assessment of the astonishing recent progress in understanding the cosmos--and of the mysteries that remain to be addressed--then this is the book for you. Ostriker and Mitton write with authority, and with style as well."--Martin Rees, Master of Trinity College, University of Cambridge, and Astronomer Royal
"Heart of Darkness offers an engaging historical perspective on cosmology, and fluently moves onto the key modern issues in the dark sector. It is full of anecdotes and insights that will intrigue a general readership."--Joseph Silk, author of On the Shores of the Unknown: A Short History of the Universe
"Heart of Darkness offers a fresh perspective on the development of cosmology from one of its pioneers and most original thinkers, Jeremiah Ostriker, in collaboration with an exceptional science writer, Simon Mitton. This engaging history introduces nonexperts to the discoveries and basic concepts behind our current understanding of the universe."--Abraham Loeb, author of How Did the First Stars and Galaxies Form?
"Heart of Darkness is a penetrating and thorough narrative of how humans discovered the universe. Ostriker and Mitton are strong advocates for the tenacity and creativity of physicists and astronomers. This is an upbeat and inspiring story, told with vigor and enthusiasm."--Alan Dressler, author of Voyage to the Great Attractor: Exploring Intergalactic Space
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- Choice, 09/01/2013, Page 0
- Kirkus Reviews, 12/01/2012, Page 0
- Publishers Weekly, 10/29/2012, Page 0
