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Foundations Of Modern Cosmology
by John F. Hawley ; Katherine A. Holcomb
ISBN: 0195104978
ISBN-13: 9780195104974
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Published date: 1997
Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 2 pounds
Pages: 506
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Foundations Of Modern Cosmology
Hawley, John F.; Holcomb, Katherine A
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Oxford University Press, 1997. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. This is an introduction to the historical development of modern cosmology and the physical basis for the big bang theory; it emphasizes the scientific framework for cosmology, particularly the basic conepts of physics that underlie modern theories of relativity and cosmology (white laminated paper-covered boards, slight creases at end of spine, otherwise a bright, clean, tight copy) ( more information) Offered by House of Our Own (United States)
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Hawley, John F.; Holcomb, Katherine A
New York: Oxford University Press Inc.. As New. 1997. Hard Cover. 0195104978 . ( more information) Offered by Charles Byrnes Bookshop (Ireland)
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New York: Oxford University Press Inc.. As New. 1997. Hard Cover. 0195104978 . ( more information) Offered by Charles Byrnes Bookshop (Ireland)
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Hawley, John F.; Holcomb, Katherine A
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Oxford University Press, 1997. New York, NY, U.S.A. Oxford University Press. 1998. First Edition. Hard Cover. 1st Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.vi, 506pp., index, bibliography, glossary, illustrated. Near fine/No Jacket. Black and white laminated hard boards, light shelfwear, a clean, tight, and unmarked copy. " Recent discoveries in astronomy, especially those made with data collected by satellites such as the Cosmic Background Explorer and the Hubble Space Telescope, have brought the science of cosmology to the forefront of public interest. These new observations suggest the tantalizing possibility". First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by The Bookpile (United States)
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Hawley, John F
Oxford University Press Inc, USA, 1997. Hardcover. New. Near fine in publisher's decorated laminated boards. Available in our UK premises for prompt dispatch worldwide. ( more information) Offered by The Book Annex Limited (United Kingdom)
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New York: Oxford University Press, 1998 506pp; b/w illus throghout. VF/Like New.. Illustrated Boards. Very Fine. 8vo. ( more information) Offered by The Bookery (United States)
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