Astronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 1138429791 ISBN 13: 9781138429796

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 2018

Riassunto

To understand the history, accomplishments, failures, and meanings of astronomy requires a knowledge of what has been said about astronomy by philosophers, novelists, playwrights, poets, scientists, and laymen. Astronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics serves as a guide to what has been said about astronomy through the ages, from the past to the present. Containing approximately 1,550 quotations and numerous illustrations, this resource is the largest compilation of astronomy and astrophysics quotations published to date. A quick glance through the table of contents illustrates the variety of topics discussed. Readers can quickly and easily access the wit and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics using the comprehensive indexes.

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C.C. Gaither, Alma E Cavazos-Gaither

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1138429791
• ISBN 13: 9781138429796
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 545
• Redattore: Gaither C.C., Cavazos-Gaither Alma E
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile