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The Origins of the Universe for Dummies

By Stephen Pincock and Mark Frary
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The Origins of the Universe for Dummies by Stephen Pincock and Mark Frary provides an insightful and accessible exploration of cosmology, detailing how the universe began and evolved into its present state. The authors break down complex scientific concepts into understandable ideas, making the book a useful guide for anyone curious about the forces that shaped everything from galaxies to atoms.
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This book may appeal to you if you're curious about the cosmos and want to understand complex theories of the universe's origins in a straightforward and accessible manner. The authors break down intricate scientific concepts into easy-to-grasp insights, making it perfect for anyone interested in astrophysics and cosmology without needing a scientific background.

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Do you want to learn about the physical origin of the Universe, but don’t have the rest of eternity to read up on it? Do you want to know what scientists know about where you and your planet came from, but without the science blinding you? Of course you do – and who better than For Dummies to tackle the biggest, strangest and most wonderful question there is!

The Origins of the Universe for Dummies covers:

  • Early ideas about our universe
  • Modern cosmology
  • Big Bang theory
  • Dark matter and gravity
  • Galaxies and solar systems
  • Life on earth
  • Finding life elsewhere
  • The Universe’s forecast

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470516065

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 644g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Stephen Pincock writes about science for The Financial Times. He was previously a science and medicine editor at Reuters. He has written regularly for the British Medical Journal, The Lancet, and The Scientist.

Mark Frary is a freelance journalist whose work appears regularly in The Times and many other publications.

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