Before the Big Bang : the prehistory of our universe / Brian Clegg.
Explores the history of the big bang theory while considering the myriad beliefs about what may have compelled it, providing coverage of such topics as creation myths, the discovery of other galaxies, and ongoing debates about black holes.
Record details
- ISBN: 0312385471
- ISBN: 9780312385477
- Physical Description: 306 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2009.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-298) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Big bang primer -- Enter the creator -- What and how big? -- How old? -- A bang or a whimper? -- Keeping things steady -- Inflating the truth -- Let there be time -- Groundhog universe -- Living in a bubble -- Welcome to the matrix -- Snapshot universe.
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- Subject:
- Big bang theory.
Cosmology.
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | 523.1 CLE (Text) | 37810434731153 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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