Contents |
The 19th century's last five years -- Part I. The import of theoretical tools. An overview ; Conclusions based on principles ; Conclusions based on a premise ; Conclusions based on calculations ; Asking the right questions, accepting limited answers -- Part II. A national plan shaping the universe we perceive. A new order and the new universe it produced ; Where did the chemical elements arise? ; Landscapes ; The evolution of astrophysical theory after 1960 ; Turmoils of leadership ; Cascades and shocks that shape astrophysics ; Astrophysical discourse and persuasion -- Part III. The cost of discerning the true universe. Organization and functioning of the astronomical community ; Language and astrophysical stability ; An economically viable astronomical program. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Genre/form | History. |
LCCN | 2013015856 |
ISBN | 9781107044067 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
ISBN | 1107044065 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
ISBN | 9781107620254 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
ISBN | 1107620252 (pbk. : alk. paper) |