| Dwarf Galaxies (Iau S344): From the Deep Universe to the Present Contributor(s): McQuinn, Kristen B. W. (Editor), Stierwalt, Sabrina (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1108471617 ISBN-13: 9781108471619 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $133.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| Series: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.2" W x 9.9" (2.10 lbs) 520 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dwarf galaxies are important tools for understanding structure formation and galaxy evolution across cosmic time. These low-mass systems allow us to gain a detailed understanding of stellar, chemical, and dynamical properties in the nearby universe; they also provide a unique window into the complex physics of the early universe. The Proceedings of IAU Symposium 344 present our current understanding of dwarf galaxies, with sections dedicated to: Local Group dwarf galaxies; the interstellar medium and star formation in dwarfs; metallicity, massive stars, and chemical evolution; the dwarf galaxy-environment connection; low-mass galaxies at high redshift; and dwarfs as cosmological probes. Broad overviews from leaders in the field, detailed presentation of cutting-edge results, and short summaries of a wide range of work are included for each of these topics, suitable for both experts and newcomers to the field. |