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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
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...
Published on February 18, 2009 by Charles Ashbacher

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Somewhat dated science and explanations of the universe but good explanations and analogies on the more simple established principles of cosmology.
Published on March 31, 2008 by C. Juliet


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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
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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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.
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