Cosmic Questions (Record no. 638)
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| fixed length control field | 01577nam a2200193 4500 |
| 010 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER | |
| LC control number | 93013373 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780471595212 |
| 024 ## - OTHER STANDARD IDENTIFIER | |
| Standard number or code | 27976104 |
| 050 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | QB981 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 523.1 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Richard Morris |
| 245 1# - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Cosmic Questions |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Wiley |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 208 pages |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | Did the Big Bang really happen?Is space infinite?When did time begin?In this "superb new book" (San Francisco Chronicle), acclaimed science writer Richard Morris probes a host of far-reaching questions about the fundamental nature of the universe. The result is a masterful exploration of the newest discoveries and theories in the field of cosmology-the study of the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe. With dramatic flair and enthusiasm, he introduces us to the intriguing world of cosmic strings and quark nuggets, shadow matter and imaginary time. He brings emerging theoretical concepts into clear focus, offering keen insight into science's most puzzling riddles, the very questions that have challenged and confounded humankind through the ages. Featuring a thorough explanation of the breakthrough voyage of NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) and its effects on the Big Bang theory, this remarkable book is a fascinating journey along the cutting edge of cosmological discovery.Praise for Richard Morris..."Mr. Morris's genius is an ability to reveal the wonderful. --Kansas City Star"Morris does a clearer job explaining Hawking than Hawking did." --Library Journal |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Physical Sciences |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Astronomy |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Total checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Copy number | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Lake Chapala Society | Lake Chapala Society | 07/17/2024 | 523 MORR | 45757 | 07/17/2024 | 1 | 07/17/2024 | Book |