Cosmology: The Science of the Universe [Paperback]

An introduction to past and present cosmological theory that examines how we reached our modern understanding of the universe.Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is a broad introduction to the science of modern cosmology, with emphasis on its historical origins. The first edition of this best-selling book received worldwide acclaim for its lucid style and wide-ranging exploration of the universe. This eagerly awaited second edition updates and greatly extends the first with seven new chapters that explore Early Scientific Cosmology, Cartesian and Newtonian World Systems, Cosmology After Newton and Before Einstein, Special Relativity, Observational Cosmology, Inflation and Creation of the Universe.Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is a broad introduction to the science of modern cosmology, with emphasis on its historical origins. The first edition of this best-selling book received worldwide acclaim for its lucid style and wide-ranging exploration of the universe. This eagerly awaited second edition updates and greatly extends the first with seven new chapters that explore Early Scientific Cosmology, Cartesian and Newtonian World Systems, Cosmology After Newton and Before Einstein, Special Relativity, Observational Cosmology, Inflation and Creation of the Universe.Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is a broad introduction to the science of modern cosmology, with emphasis on its historical origins. The first edition of this best-selling book received worldwide acclaim for its lucid style and wide-ranging exploration of the universe. This eagerly awaited second edition updates and greatly extends the first with seven new chapters that explore early scientific cosmology, Cartesian and Newtonian world systems, cosmology after Newton and before Einstein, special relativity, observational cosmology, inflation and creation of the universe. All chapters conclude with a section entitled Reflections containing provocative topics that will foster lively del“%