The Creation of the Universe (Dover Science Books) [Paperback]

George Gamow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0486438686 | ISBN-13: 978-0486438689 | Publication Date: September 10, 2004 | Edition: Revised

This lively and authoritative survey by an internationally famous physicist offers captivating perspectives on the origins of the galaxies, stars, chemical elements, and planetary systems. Illustrated with diagrams and the author's own drawings, it explains complex concepts in a simple manner. "Fascinating." — San Francisco Chronicle. 40 figures. 1961 edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised edition (September 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486438686
• ISBN-13: 978-0486438689
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,731,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Although dated, it remains a good primer on the origin and evolution of the universe, February 18, 2009

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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Since this book was originally written in 1952, a lot of scientific discovery has taken place. Nevertheless, it remains a solid description of the history of the universe from the "big bang" until what we see today. That is generally due to the excellent expository writing of Gamow, he is able to take the complex nature of astrophysics and distill it down into an understandable form. He does all of this while retaining the fundamental science, which is sometimes very difficult. Gamow also never hesitates to use formulas when there is an obvious need for them. Therefore, even after 50 years this book is still a good primer on the origin and fundamental nature of the universe.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Dated., March 31, 2008

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C. Juliet (Redding, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Creation of the Universe (Dover Science Books) (Paperback)

Somewhat dated science and explanations of the universe but good explanations and analogies on the more simple established principles of cosmology.