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Universe

A Guide to Everything

AvHelge Kragh

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

The physical universe is a most peculiar concept, not only different from the objects it contains but also from space itself. Cosmology – the science that seeks to explain it – has always differed from other sciences, drawing on philosophy and even theology. These influences remain, even in today’s data-driven cosmological models. This accessible and far-reaching book traces the development of cosmological thought from antiquity to the twenty-first century, with particular focus on the foundational work of Einstein, Hubble and others in the early twentieth century. It explores how modern theories rest on a surprisingly fragile base and argues that many cosmic mysteries may remain permanently unsolved. Rich in historical and philosophical insight, this is a lucid guide to what we know – and perhaps cannot know – about the universe.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-03-16
Mått:138 x 216 x 25 mm
Vikt:367 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Reaktion Books
ISBN:9781836391791

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Astronomi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Helge Kragh is Emeritus Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. His books include Masters of the Universe (2015).

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"Helge Kragh is the leading historian of scientific studies of the universe. He also possesses a rare ability to make complex ideas accessible and understandable. In Universe, we see him in sparkling form, presenting a lucid and engaging account of how people have envisioned the universe from ancient Greece to the twenty-first century. A reader could not ask for a better guide to this captivating story." - Robert Smith, Professor of History, University of Alberta"In this book Helge Kragh, one of the premier historians of cosmology, offers a lively account of our conceptions of the universe from Aristotle to the present. Written for a broad audience, it also addresses ultimate pressing mysteries like what came before the Big Bang; the ultimate fate of galaxies, black holes, and life; and whether we may live in a multiverse. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the changing conceptions of our place in the universe." - Steven J. Dick, former NASA Chief Historian