Astronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics

Gaither, Carl C. (Compiler)/ Cavazos-Gaither, Alma E. (Compiler)/ Slocombe, Andrew (Illustrator)

ISBN 10: 1138429791 / ISBN 13: 9781138429796

Editore: CRC Pr I Llc, 2018

Riguardo questo articolo

reprint edition. 545 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo __1138429791

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Astronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of ...

Casa editrice: CRC Pr I Llc

Data di pubblicazione: 2018

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: Brand New

Descrizione articolo

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.

Informazioni sull?autore:

C.C. Gaither, Alma E Cavazos-Gaither