Product Description

An exploration of the "Big Bang" theory which explains the formation of our Universe, and the implications that this theory has today. Starting with the history of cosmology the author details the thinking behind one of the most thought-provoking scientific theories.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #800089 in Books
• Published on: 2001-07-19
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 96 pages

About the Author
Paul Parsons studied Maths at Cambridge University in England and Astrophysics at the University of Wales College of Cardiff. He has a doctorate in Cosmology from the University of Sussex in England and is now a professional science writer, journalist and editor

Paul Parsons has written for Astronomy Now, Astronomy, Sky & Telescope, Nature, Science, New Scientist, The Guardian, and The Daily Telegraph and his publications include The Deep-sky Observer’s Year (2000). He is the Deputy Editor of Astronomy Now magazine.