Description: Georges Lematre: Life, Science and Legacy by Rodney D. Holder, Simon Mitton The papers presented in this book examine in detail the historical, cosmological, philosophical and theological issues surrounding the development of the Big Bang theory from its beginnings in the pioneering work of Lemaître through to the modern day.This book offers the best account in English of Lemaîtres life and work. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The year 2011 marked the 80th anniversary of Georges Lemaîtres primeval atom model of the universe, forerunner of the modern day Big Bang theory. Prompted by this momentous anniversary the Royal Astronomical Society decided to publish a volume of essays on the life, work and faith of this great cosmologist, who was also a Roman Catholic priest. The papers presented in this book examine in detail the historical, cosmological, philosophical and theological issues surrounding the development of the Big Bang theory from its beginnings in the pioneering work of Lemaître through to the modern day.This book offers the best account in English of Lemaîtres life and work. It will be appreciated by professionals and graduate students interested in the history of cosmology. Back Cover The year 2011 marked the 80th anniversary of Georges Lema Table of Contents Georges Lemaître: A brief introduction to his science, his theology, and his impact.- Georges Lemaître: the Priest who Invented the Big Bang.- "The wildest speculation of all": Lemaître and the primeval-atom universe.- Lemaître and Hoyle: Contrasting Characters in Science and Religion.- Lemaître, the Big Bang and the Quantum Universe.- Lemaître: Science and Religion.- Aquinas and Contemporary Cosmology: Creation and Beginnings.- Georges Lemaître and Stiglers Law of Eponymy.- Building on the Legacy of Georges Lemaître in Contemporary Cosmology.- Multiple Reasons for a Multiverse.- Multiverses, science, and ultimate causation.- Lemaîtres Prescience: The Beginning and End of the Cosmos.- Modern Cosmology and Anthropic Fine-tuning: Three approaches.- Some Theological Reflections. Feature Examines in detail the historical, cosmological, philosophical and theological issues surrounding the development of the Big Bang theory from its beginnings in the pioneering work of Lema Details ISBN364244220X Language English ISBN-10 364244220X ISBN-13 9783642442209 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title GEORGES LEMAITRE LIFE SCIENCE Pages 201 DEWEY 520 Series Number 395 Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Subtitle Life, Science and Legacy Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany Edited by Rodney D. Holder Birth 1961 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-06-26 UK Release Date 2015-06-26 Edition 2012th Illustrations XII, 201 p. Author Simon Mitton Affiliation Universite de Picardie Jules Verne Amiens Position Graduate Student Qualifications MD Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Edition Description 2012 ed. Series Astrophysics and Space Science Library Alternative 9783642322532 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131035273;
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ISBN-13: 9783642442209
Book Title: Georges Lematre: Life, Science and Legacy
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Author: Rodney D. Holder, Simon Mitton
Publication Name: Georges Le Maitre: Life, Science and Legacy
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Subject: Science, Astronomy
Publication Year: 2015
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Item Weight: 456 g
Number of Pages: 201 Pages
