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In search of the true universe : the tools, shaping, and cost of cosmological thought / Martin Harwit.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Harwit, Martin, 1931- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Astronomy--History--20th century.
- Astronomy.
- Science and state--History--20th century.
- Science and state.
- Astronomy--Social aspects--History--20th century.
- Astronomy--Social aspects.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 393 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2013.
- Contents:
- The 19th century's last five years
- 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
- 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
- The cost of discerning the true universe
- Organization and functioning of the astronomical community
- Language and astrophysical stability
- An economically viable astronomical program.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781107044067
- 1107044065
- 9781107620254
- 1107620252
- OCLC:
- 844073649
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