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Before the Beginning: Cosmology Explained (Briefings) [Paperback]

George Ellis (Author)
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  • Paperback: 152 pages
  • Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd (July 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0714529702
  • ISBN-13: 978-0714529707
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,124,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A brillant book about the implications of cosmology., April 9, 1997
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This review is from: Before the Beginning: Cosmology Explained (Briefings) (Paperback)
I came upon this book a year and a half ago; never have I seen such a logical presentation of the implications of cosmology, and the possible reasons for us existing, presented so well, and so eloquently. Dr. Ellis (G.F.R. Ellis) is a noted cosmologist who has cowritten with Hawking. And he delves into the possible implications of the "anthropic principle" as few scientsts have the courage or knowledge to do. A MUST read, especially if one wonders about the possibility of a purpose in Creation
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4.0 out of 5 stars a pleasant surprise, February 11, 2008
This review is from: Before the Beginning: Cosmology Explained (Briefings) (Paperback)
This book eloquently presents the scientific facts regarding our universe, presenting complex theories and facts in comprehensible language.
After the 'science' is presented, George Ellis is not afraid to present his theory regarding the 'human' factor,' regarding consciousness and 'morals' in our society. He also makes one think beyond the science, which is in itself, limiting!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Somebody please get a proofreader and a dictionary!, June 30, 1998
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This review is from: Before the Beginning: Cosmology Explained (Briefings) (Paperback)
I looked forward to reading this book after hearing a great interview with Ellis on NPR. But getting passed the first few pages was simply too distracting to go on much further. This book is absolutely shot through with gramatical errors, typos and simple spelling inconsistencies. Please,at this point I don't even care how you spell the term "worldview". Just please spell it the same way consistently. And while we're at it, I might also mention that the letter spacing in this book is awful. Some lines appear to be one long word. Does the publisher, Boyers/Bowerdean even care about this? Or did they just drop Ellis' essays between two covers? Somebody get on the blower to London and let 'em know.
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