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The view from the center of the universe : discovering our extraordinary place in the cosmos / Joel R. Primack and Nancy Ellen Abrams.
| Author/creator | Primack, J. R. |
| Other author | Abrams, Nancy Ellen, 1949- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Riverhead Books, 2006. |
| Description | 386 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Discovering our extraordinary place in the cosmos |
| Contents | pt. 1. Cosmological revolutions: Wrapping your mind around the universe ; From the flat Earth to the heavenly spheres ; From the center of the universe to no place special -- pt. 2. The new scientific picture of the universe: What is the universe made of? : the cosmic density pyramid ; What is the center of the universe? : the cosmic spheres of time ; What size is the universe? : the cosmic uroboros ; Where do we come from? : the cosmic Las Vegas ; Are we alone? : the possibility of alien wisdom -- pt. 3. The meaningful universe: Think cosmically, act globally ; Taking our extraordinary place in the cosmos. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-375) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005055262 |
| ISBN | 1594489149 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 9781594489143 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QB981 .P85 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |