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Origins : The Quest for Our Cosmic Roots by Tom Yulsman (2002, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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Origins : The Quest for Our Cosmic Roots, Paperback by Yulsman, Tom, ISBN 075030765X, ISBN-13 9780750307659, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Origins: The Quest for Our Cosmic Roots addresses some of the most profound issues humans have ever confronted. In his compelling book, veteran science journalist Tom Yulsman chronicles the latest discoveries and describes in clear and engaging terms what they mean. From the interior of protons to the outer reaches of the universe, and from the control room of one of the world's most powerful particle accelerators to an observatory atop the tallest mountain in the Pacific basin, Yulsman takes readers on a fantastic voyage at the cutting edge of science.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCRC Press LLC

ISBN-10075030765X

ISBN-139780750307659

eBay Product ID (ePID)4038659412

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

Publication NameOrigins : the Quest for Our Cosmic Roots

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPhysics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, Physics / General

Publication Year2002

TypeTextbook

AuthorTom Yulsman

Subject AreaScience

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight20 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

IllustratedYes

SynopsisWith stunning regularity, the search for our cosmic roots has been yielding remarkable new discoveries about the universe and our place in it. In his compelling book, Origins: The Quest for Our Cosmic Roots, veteran science journalist Tom Yulsman chronicles the latest discoveries and describes in clear and engaging terms what they mean. From the interior of protons to the outer reaches of the universe, and from the control room of one of the world's most powerful particle accelerators to an observatory atop the tallest mountain in the Pacific basin, Yulsman takes readers on a fantastic voyage at the cutting edge of science. How could the universe have sprouted from absolute nothingness? What is the origin of galaxies? How do stars and planets form? And despite what now seem to be incredible odds, how did Earth come to be a rich oasis of biodiversity-one that has given rise to a species intelligent enough to ask these questions? In laying out the answers, Origins addresses some of the most profound issues humans have ever confronted., Origins: The Quest for Our Cosmic Roots addresses some of the most profound issues humans have ever confronted. In his compelling book, veteran science journalist Tom Yulsman chronicles the latest discoveries and describes in clear and engaging terms what they mean. From the interior of protons to the outer reaches of the universe, and from the control room of one of the world's most powerful particle accelerators to an observatory atop the tallest mountain in the Pacific basin, Yulsman takes readers on a fantastic voyage at the cutting edge of science.