The view from the center of the universe : discovering our extraordinary place in the cosmos / Joel R. Primack and Nancy Ellen Abrams.
Primack, J. R. (Joel R.); Abrams, Nancy Ellen, 1948-
2006
QB981 .P85 2006 (Mapit)
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Title The view from the center of the universe : discovering our extraordinary place in the cosmos / Joel R. Primack and Nancy Ellen Abrams.
Author Primack, J. R. (Joel R.)
Cover Title Discovering our extraordinary place in the cosmos
ISBN 1594489149 (alk. paper)
9781594489143 (alk. paper)
Publication Details New York : Riverhead Books, 2006.
Language English
Description 386 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Call Number QB981 .P85 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification 523.1
Summary Draws on recent advances in astronomy, physics, and cosmology to present a theory of how to understand the universe and the role of our own world, in an account that offers insight into the origins and evolutionary coherence of the universe.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author Abrams, Nancy Ellen, 1948-
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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.

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