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Structure and Evolution of the Stars
With the development of nuclear physics the theory of the stellar interior entered a new phase. Many new investigations have been conducted and the results published in a variety of specialized media. This book brings these results together in a single volume and summarizes the present status of the theory of stellar evolution.
Originally published in 1958.
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Originally published in 1958.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
296 pages, Paperback
First published January 21, 1958
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February 20, 2019As I am not scientifically skilled and therefore unable to assess its academic worth, I won't give a star rating for this. I was basically beginning to read about astrophysics 'from scratch.'
But I will say that the book is efficiently written and well-structured enough that I was able to stick through it, although I had no knowledge of the mathematical concepts (integrations, etc.) or of much physics whatsoever. Not that I understood everything, but I didn't expect to.
The author himself points out toward the end that much cannot be or has not been handled in the textbook, but his bibliography does point to texts on quasars, etc.
As others have observed, the text will be out-of-date since the original publication took place in the 1950s.
But I will say that the book is efficiently written and well-structured enough that I was able to stick through it, although I had no knowledge of the mathematical concepts (integrations, etc.) or of much physics whatsoever. Not that I understood everything, but I didn't expect to.
The author himself points out toward the end that much cannot be or has not been handled in the textbook, but his bibliography does point to texts on quasars, etc.
As others have observed, the text will be out-of-date since the original publication took place in the 1950s.
April 7, 2012
Originally published in 1958, this was a ground breaking work in the field. Topics covered are the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, basic physical processes, mathmatic fundamentals of the theory of stellar structure, hydrostatic and thermal equilibrium, radiative and convective energy transport. Although some information in this book has been made obselete, it still stands as the backbone of the theory and gives valuable insights into how the modern theories evolved.
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