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Title:
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Big bang : the origin of the universe
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Authors:
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Simon Singh, Author
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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New York (United States) : Harper Perennial, 2004
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-0-00-716221-5
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Format:
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532 p / ill / 21 cm
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Languages:
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English
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Subjects:
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Big bang theory
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Cosmology
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General relativity (Physics)
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Description:
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Presents a collection of anecdotes and personal histories describing the Big Bang theory of how the universe came to be and explains why some scientists believe it and why some have fought against it
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Contents note:
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In the beginning: From mythology to cosmology, from prehistory to 1900 -- Theories of the universe: How Einstein's theory of gravity hinted at a moment of creation -- Great debate: How observations of the universe implied a cosmic expansion -- Mavericks of the cosmos: How theory and observation came together to form the big bang model -- Paradigm shift: Battle between rival cosmological theories is finally resolved -- Epilogue: What are the outstanding questions for the big bang model? -- What is science?
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Format :
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In print
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