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Durham and Purrington approach the history of the universe by exploring the frontiers of physics, while maintaining a long-standing interest in astronomy and cosmology. They stress that man can not fully understand himself until he understands the universe, of which he is a part.

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"The authors have chosen to follow the history of cosmological ideas from ancient to modern times at a level suitable for non-specialist college courses and general reading...Yet, the clarity of presentation and the engaging style make this an enjoyable book for any scientist to read." Nature

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Preface Overview Earliest Awareness First Astronomy The Fountainhead Synthesis Orb in Orb Medieval Europe Copernican Revolution 1 Copernican Revolution 2 Galileo Galilei Newtonian Synthesis Widening Horizons: Einstein General Theory of Relativity Primeval Atom Gravitational Collapse Epilogue Appendix Notes Bibliography Index

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    A Paperback by Frank Durham, Robert D. Purrington

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/6/1985 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780231053938, 978-0231053938
      ISBN10: 0231053932
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Durham and Purrington approach the history of the universe by exploring the frontiers of physics, while maintaining a long-standing interest in astronomy and cosmology. They stress that man can not fully understand himself until he understands the universe, of which he is a part.

      Trade Review
      "The authors have chosen to follow the history of cosmological ideas from ancient to modern times at a level suitable for non-specialist college courses and general reading...Yet, the clarity of presentation and the engaging style make this an enjoyable book for any scientist to read." Nature

      Table of Contents
      Preface Overview Earliest Awareness First Astronomy The Fountainhead Synthesis Orb in Orb Medieval Europe Copernican Revolution 1 Copernican Revolution 2 Galileo Galilei Newtonian Synthesis Widening Horizons: Einstein General Theory of Relativity Primeval Atom Gravitational Collapse Epilogue Appendix Notes Bibliography Index

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