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The Accelerating Universe Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant,  and the Beauty of the Cosmos

The Accelerating Universe Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant, and the Beauty of the Cosmos

The Accelerating Universe Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant,  and
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The Accelerating Universe Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant, and the Beauty of the Cosmos

by Livio, Mario

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ISBN 10
0471399760
ISBN 13
9780471399766
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Wiley. Very Good. 2000. Paperback. 0471399760 . Author signature and note - to Henry. Pages clean but slightly tanned around edges. Cover in great condition, with slight shelfwear. Binding tight. Spine straight and free of creases. ; 9.1 X 6.1 X 0.9 inches; 292 pages .

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Advance Praise for The Accelerating Universe "The Accelerating Universe is not only an informative book about modern cosmology. It is rich storytelling and, above all, a celebration of the human mind in its quest for beauty in all things." --Alan Lightman, author of Einstein's Dreams "This is a wonderfully lucid account of the extraordinary discoveries that have made the last years a golden period for observational cosmology. But Mario Livio has not only given the reader one clear explanation after another of what astronomers are up to, he has used them to construct a provocative argument for the importance of aesthetics in the development of science and for the inseparability of science, art, and culture." --Lee Smolin, author of The Life of the Cosmos "What a pleasure to read! An exciting, simple account of the universe revealed by modern astronomy. Beautifully written, clearly presented, i...

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Accelerating Universe Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant, and the Beauty of the Cosmos
Author
Livio, Mario
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 10
0471399760
ISBN 13
9780471399766
Publisher
Wiley
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
2000
Keywords
0471399760

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