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Big Bang : The Origin of the Universe by Simon Singh (2005, Hardcover)

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We've all heard of the Big Bang, and yet few of us truly know what it is. Renowned for making difficult ideas much less difficult than they might first appear, Simon Singh is our perfect guide to explaining why cosmologists believe that the Big Bang is an accurate description of the origin and evolution of the universe. This highly readable and entertaining book tells the story of the many brilliant, often eccentric scientists who fought against the establishment idea of an eternal and unchanging cosmos. From such early Greek cosmologists as Anaximander to recent satellite measurements taken deep in space, Big Bang is a narrative full of anecdotes and personal histories. With characteristic clarity, Simon Singh tells the centuries-long story of mankind's attempt to understand how the universe came to be, a story which itself begins some 14 billion years ago (give or take a billion years). Simon Singh shows us that it is within the capability of all of us -- in his expert hands -- to understand the Big Bang: the fundamental theory in all of science, and a high point -- perhaps the high point -- of human achievement.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0007162200
ISBN-13
9780007162208
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30886738

Product Key Features

Book Title
Big Bang : the Origin of the Universe
Author
Simon Singh
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Physics / Astrophysics, General, Cosmology
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
544 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.6in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
29.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Qb991.B54s56 2005
Reviews
It's hard to imagine a grander, more thrilling storyâ€¦fast-pacedâ€¦hugely entertainingâ€¦Big Bang is, quite literally, cosmic., Singh's unerring eye for picturesque anecdotes and his capacity for simplifying complex scientific ideas is a winning formula., It's hard to imagine a grander, more thrilling story.fast-paced.hugely entertaining.Big Bang is, quite literally, cosmic., Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh's] book provides a timely and entertaining summary of the subject., Singh is a gifted writer.a good storyteller.and [he] knows how to describe and explain complex and esoteric subjects., Fascinatingâ€¦Simon Singh loves storytelling and has a knack for digging up underappreciated characters., Singh is a gifted writerâ€¦a good storytellerâ€¦and [he] knows how to describe and explain complex and esoteric subjects., "A clear, lively, and comprehensive view of the way science arrived at the leading theory of how everything began."-, Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and codebreakers., Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read., An expert but friendly guide to help you decode the mysteries [of the universe] with crisp, clear running commentary., Fascinating.Simon Singh loves storytelling and has a knack for digging up underappreciated characters., (Singh) is a gifted expositor, ready to venture to places other science popularisers don't even try to reach.
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2004-056306
Dewey Decimal
523.1/8
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes