Astronomy & Natural History Connections: From Darwin to Einstein

Astronomy & Natural History Connections: From Darwin to Einstein

by Barry Boyce

423 pages· 2018

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2 dynamic, in-depth courses in 1 - Essential reading for the ever-curious in both sciences that are effectively and thoroughly presented by a proven outreach teaching method. The coverage is thorough - check out the table of contents. This is a single-source reference book with entertaining yet thorough discussions on relativity, quantum mechanics, the Big Bang/ expanding Universe, marine biology, speciation, and evolution/ natural selection. From the Classic Greek Periods to the present, many key biographies are included to maintain a historical perspective and to see the origins of the many connections between the physical and biological worlds around you, including the Universe or Cosmos – whichever you are more comfortable with.

Looking towards the future, discussions include the colonization of Mars, manned vs. robotic space missions, genetic switches, magnetic pole reversals, Exoplanets & the search for life, Dark Matter & Dark Energy.

The reader is asked to bring his/ her interest and curiosity; the book will provide the information and inspiration – both will be within easy reach.
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