For decades, astronomers have sought to discover the ultimate fate of the universe. Will the cosmos continue forever in its expansion, which began billions of years ago with the big bang? Or will gravity someday reverse the process, producing a "big crunch?" Two groups of astronomers have recently announced a discovery that seems to resolve the issue but that also shakes the science of cosmology to its very foundation: the expansion of the universe appears to be accelerating. The Runaway Universe is the story of these ...
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For decades, astronomers have sought to discover the ultimate fate of the universe. Will the cosmos continue forever in its expansion, which began billions of years ago with the big bang? Or will gravity someday reverse the process, producing a "big crunch?" Two groups of astronomers have recently announced a discovery that seems to resolve the issue but that also shakes the science of cosmology to its very foundation: the expansion of the universe appears to be accelerating. The Runaway Universe is the story of these astronomers who have stood the world of cosmology on its ear-and of their competitive race to discover the future of the universe.
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Fair Condition. Book is in Fair Condition. Text appears to have multiple markings. Book has water damage and stain. Cover has some heavy wear spots. Book store stickers and corner bumps. Spine is in fair condition but still intact. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; ISBN: 0738204293. ISBN/EAN: 9780738204291. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561045756.
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Near Fine. Not ex-lib. Softcover in yellow wraps, 8vo. x + 232pp. Index, bibliography, illustrations. Near Fine. Very shallow 1 1/2" crease right along upper fore edge p.15; prev. owner's name/date upper corner half-title page. Else as new: clean, tight, square and unmarked with brightly colored wraps.
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Very Good Condition. Text appears to be clean. Cover has some wear and corner bumps. Spine is in good condition. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 7. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; ISBN: 0738204293. ISBN/EAN: 9780738204291. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561046824.