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The Big Bang: What It Is
A lively, accessible look at the Big Bang theory
This compelling book describes how the Big Bang theory arose, how it has evolved, and why it is the best theory so far to explain the current state of the universe. In addition to understanding the birth of the cosmos, readers will learn how the theory stands up to challenges and what it fails to explain. Karen Fox provides clear answers to some of the hardest questions including: Why was the Big Bang theory accepted to begin with? Will the Big Bang theory last into the next century or even the next decade? Is the theory at odds with new scientific findings? One of the most well-known theories in modern science, the Big Bang is the most accurate model yet devised in humanity's tireless serach for the ultimate moment of creation. The Big Bang Theory is the first title in a planned series on the major theories of modern science.
This compelling book describes how the Big Bang theory arose, how it has evolved, and why it is the best theory so far to explain the current state of the universe. In addition to understanding the birth of the cosmos, readers will learn how the theory stands up to challenges and what it fails to explain. Karen Fox provides clear answers to some of the hardest questions including: Why was the Big Bang theory accepted to begin with? Will the Big Bang theory last into the next century or even the next decade? Is the theory at odds with new scientific findings? One of the most well-known theories in modern science, the Big Bang is the most accurate model yet devised in humanity's tireless serach for the ultimate moment of creation. The Big Bang Theory is the first title in a planned series on the major theories of modern science.
206 pages, Unknown Binding
First published February 27, 2002
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September 25, 2007
Disappointing.
October 19, 2012
... excellent book in understandable language that explain the BIG BANG THEORY in plain English without having to be an astronomer, physicists or cosmologist.
Now I have a pretty good understanding of it. I highly recommend this book if you are curious to know what the theory is.
Now I have a pretty good understanding of it. I highly recommend this book if you are curious to know what the theory is.
September 25, 2012
VERY, VERY dumbed down. Not much else to say about it. It does give some history of the big bang, and explains the origin of some of the fudge factors that have been added over the years. But there are other, much more profound works that do the same.
November 27, 2011
Overall a pretty good book. I gave it 3 stars because:
1. The author repeats herself a lot.
2. The book is older (2002) and quite a big has been discovered since it was written.
1. The author repeats herself a lot.
2. The book is older (2002) and quite a big has been discovered since it was written.
August 12, 2014
I am only twelve and I loved this book. It gives you so much information about our universe and the Big Bang theory
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