Cosmology - The Science of the Universe by Harrison, Edward R - 1989

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989. A Fine unmarked copy in black cloth boards with VG dustjacket. xi + 430 pages. Diagram illustrations throughout. Professor Harrison's book is a comprehensive introduction to past and present cosmological theory. For much of the world's history cosmological thought was formulated in religious or philosophical language and was thus theological or metaphysical in nature. Today cosmological speculation and theory has become a science in which the empirical discoveries of the astronomer, theoretical physicist, and biologist are woven into intricate models that attempt to account for the universe as a whole. Professor Harrison draws on the discoveries and speculations of these scientists to provide a comprehensive survey of current understanding of the universe and its history. **** A HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.043 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST **** 16. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.