Bye Bye Big Bang: Hello Reality (Paperback)

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Gain an understanding of Big Bang Theory in a few short chapters.
Learn about its many flaws — why you shouldn’t believe a word of it.
Then learn the true story of cosmology based on facts and logic.

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A lucid description of Big Bang Theory is first presented. Following that, the long list of older flaws in that theory are reviewed, and some newly discovered additions to those are presented. The combined impact of those flaws forever destroys the credibility of a Big Bang. But, more importantly, an alternative theory that is based on astronomical data, proven science and logic is then presented.

Common sense denies the possibility of the accretion of matter required for the formation of new galaxies in a relativistically expanding Big Bang universe. In fact, the possibility of any appreciable expansion is denied. Nevertheless, astronomical observations of recent years show that new galaxies have been forming for many billions of years.

Astronomical observations also show existing galaxies are spewing enormous amounts of matter and energy into intergalactic space, providing evidence of their gradual death. However, due to gravitational attraction, that matter and radiation, combined with the hydrogen that pervades all of space, results in the continuous formation of new galaxies in violent swirling clouds of "gas and dust."

Those intriguing features reveal an ancient, ever-recycling, non-expanding universe containing galaxies of various ages, shapes and sizes. This new recycling universe cosmology (RUC), has been called "a masterpiece of research and synthesis."

In addition to references to source material throughout, included herein are several illustrations, appendixes that provide related background material and supporting mathematics, a comprehensive bibliography, and name and subject indexes.

This book succeeds Mitchell’s 1995 book, The Cult of the Big Bang, that was published with endorsements by allies in the struggle against Big Bang theory. Those allies included plasma physicist and cosmologist Anthony L. Peratt of the Los Alamos National Laboratories, astronomer and cosmologist Halton C. Arp of the Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Germany, and Professor Jayant V. Narlikar, director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics of India.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 446 pages
• Publisher: Cosmic Sense Books; 1 edition (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964318814
• ISBN-13: 978-0964318816
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #968,403 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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88 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and Thought-Provoking, January 1, 2003

By	Ritchie Annand (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From old Omni magazine to current Scientific American and Discover magazines, books and online sources, I have watched Big Bang theory from the sidelines as it has developed over the years. Initially, it made sense, but as the years progressed, especially in the years after the Hubble Space Telescope opened the far heavens to us. I've read the articles, I've seen tweak after tweak over the years, claims of past ability to predict (such as the temperature of the microwave background radiation at 2.7 K) that I know weren't agreed upon until after it was measured, and the like.

The real affront of current-day Big Bang Theory, however, seems to be reflected in a purported quote of Paul Dirac's: "It is more important to have beauty in one's equations than to have them fit experiment" (I doubt Dirac was quite so single-minded, but interviews definitely have him enamoured with such 'beauty') - the seeming belief that nature will bend to equations, rather than the other way around.

This book of Mr. Mitchell's is a clear, compelling tour of the troubles of Big Bang Theory, a survey of alternatives, and a reasonable alternative of his own.

It is an interesting, accessible look at the history of Big Bang Theory, the assumptions it makes, the contradictions it has had to deal with (age of the universe versus age of the most distant structures we can see), the telescope observations that get swept under the carpet, the politics, and some special attention to Big Bang Theory's somwhat new addition, Inflation Theory, and how this extension solves some problems, but seriously complicates others.

There is a lot of repetition in this book, some typos and some spots with emotionally charged language. There is also a plethora of readily accessible math, clear explanations, good organization, a bevy of TLAs (three-letter acronyms - seemingly unavoidable with all things astronomical) and some interesting astronomical observations.

Looking for the actual origin of the universe? You won't find it here, but you will find some compelling reasons to push the origin back, and you'll likely not look at Big Bang Theory in the same light ever again.

A highly recommended read.

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read, October 12, 2009

By	Lit Master (A classroom near you, USA) - See all my reviews

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An interesting idea. Well formed theory. Lacks a little in drawing connections between evidence and theory. Certainly thought provoking. Not text book caliber, but certainly entertaining and will drive discussion in a seminar.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on the Big Bang to date, February 25, 2009

By	David de Hilster (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This book is the best to date that I have read on the history of the Big Bang. It's rather curious that all supporters of the big bang who reviewed this book gave it 1 star. This is illogical given that 50 percent or more of the book is an historical account of the Big Bang's history that AGREES with mainstream astronomy. This indicates to me that the big bang supporters who "reviewed" this book did not read it so I would not trust their reviews. Reading a book is necessary when reviewing.

The Big Bang theory has irreconcilable problems and will be no more in a decade or so. This book is a great guide to the history of this doomed theory which is going by the way of the dodo. The universe is much more likely to be eternal than to have all started just 15 billion years ago.

Mitchell gives accounts of many alternative theories before introducing his own theory of a recycling universe. After all, we see through the Hubble space telescope the birth and death of stars all over the universe so it is very logical to say that the universe itself is constantly recycling structures through a birth-death cycle.

Congrats to the authors and so sad to see the mainstream representing itself so poorly. One star from all of them? Not statistically possible. Their votes are obviously emotional and reflect that they didn't read the book or consider the arguments. They will chant to their graves their willingness to not look at the obvious problems with the Big Bang and thus relegate themselves to those stubborn masses who impede the progress of science instead of furthering it.