The View from the Center of the Universe: Discovering Our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos
by Primack, Joel R.; Abrams, Nancy Ellen
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1594489149
- ISBN 13
- 9781594489143
- Seller
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Granville, New York, United States
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About This Item
NY: Riverhead, 2006. First edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published NY: Riverhead , 2006, first printing. 8vo., 386pp., illustrated. "Draws on recent advances in astronomy, physics, and cosmology to present a theory of how to understand the universe and the role of our own world, in an account that offers insight into the origins and evolutionary coherence of the universe as well as its spiritual significance." some toning to the paper, else near fine in near fine dust jacket. . 1st. Hard. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo.
Synopsis
In this strikingly original book, a world-renowned cosmologist and an innovative writer of the history and philosophy of science uncover an astonishing truth: Humans actually are central to the universe. What does this mean for our culture and our personal lives? The answer is revolutionary: a science-based cosmology that allows us to understand the universe as a whole and our extraordinary place in it.
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- Bookseller
- The Wild Muse (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008843
- Title
- The View from the Center of the Universe: Discovering Our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos
- Author
- Primack, Joel R.; Abrams, Nancy Ellen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st
- ISBN 10
- 1594489149
- ISBN 13
- 9781594489143
- Publisher
- Riverhead
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 2006
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science;
- Size
- 8vo
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The Wild Muse
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