The prophet and the astronomer : a scientific journey to the end of time / by Marcelo Gleiser.
The prophet and the astronomer : a scientific journey to the end of time / by Marcelo Gleiser.
The prophet and the astronomer : a scientific journey to the end of time / by Marcelo Gleiser.
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New York : W.W. Norton, c2001.
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N523.1/171
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English
Portuguese
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Physical Description
Physical content
xv, 256 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
Pt. I. "The End Is Near!" -- Ch. 1. The Skies Are Falling -- Ch. 2. Heaven's Alarm to the World -- Pt. II. Cosmic Collisions -- Ch. 3. Making Worlds -- Ch. 4. Impact! -- Pt. III. The Rise and Fall of Stars -- Ch. 5. Fire in the Sky -- Ch. 6. Cosmic Maelstroms -- Pt. IV. To the End of Time -- Ch. 7....
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Publisher
New York : W.W. Norton, c2001.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2001.
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Summary
"From the beginning of time people have looked to the heavens to find order in the universe, to divine meaning and direction from celestial events. The same skies that used to instill fear in our ancient prophets today spawn a rich apocalyptic science for awestruck stargazers." "This book explores the shared quest of prophets and astronomers to exp...
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The prophet and the astronomer : a scientific journey to the end of time / by Marcelo Gleiser.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-246) and index.
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c2001.
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N523.1/171
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74Vv0zzk27kA
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ISBN
0393049876 (hardcover)
9780393049879 (hardcover)
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523.1
MMS ID
991015778749702626
