Cosmology : A Very Short Introduction

Author: Coles, Peter (Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics and Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics and Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Sussex)

Cosmology & the universe

Published on 23 August 2001 by OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Very Short Introductions' series.

Paperback / softback | 160 pages, numerous halftones and line figures
180 x 115 x 9 | 138g

This book is a simple, non-technical introduction to cosmology, explaining what it is and what cosmologists do. Peter Coles discusses the history of the subject, the development of the Big Bang theory, and more speculative modern issues like quantum cosmology, superstrings, and dark matter. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.