| The Expanding Universe: Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900-1931 Revised Edition Contributor(s): Eddington, Arthur (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521349761 ISBN-13: 9780521349765 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $44.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1988 Annotation: The equations of general relativity include a constant lambda in their solution. If lambda is non-zero and positive, this represents the existence of a phenomenon of cosmical repulsion. In this book Eddington discussed the implications of this models of the universe. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| Dewey: 523.18 |
| LCCN: 87023918 |
| Series: Cambridge Science Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 5.08" W x 8.24" (0.40 lbs) 156 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Long out of print, this classic book investigates the experimental determination of one of the fundamental constants of astrophysics and its significance for astronmy. The Expanding Universe offers a unique sidelight on the history of ideas and Eddington's artistry; his evident enjoyment of writing and exposition shine through. Astrophysicists and historians of science will find that this reissue sheds fascinating light on one of Britain's greatest scientists. Sir William McCrea has supplied the Preface. |
