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by George Gamow

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"Fascinating. . . . Distinctly readable and highly informative." "San Francisco Chronicle.
"Since time immemorial, people have attempted to explain the origin of the world, from the creation myths of the ancients to the more sophisticated views that developed with the progress of observational astronomy. This lively and authoritative survey by an internationally famous physicist and one of the formulators of the Big Bang theory of cosmology offers captivating perspectives on the births of the galaxies, stars, chemical elements, and planetary systems.
The author of such popular books as "One Two Three . . . Infinity, "George Gamow has introduced millions of readers to the concepts of relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, and other scientific subjects. Illustrated with diagrams and Gamow's own drawings, this remarkably accessible book explains complex and difficult concepts in a direct and simple manner, with minimal references to mathematics. "The Creation of the Universe "addresses both the Big Bang and Steady State theories of cosmogony, and is equally suitable for scientists from every field, as well as nonspecialists. Preface. Appendix. Index. 40 figures."

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  • Title The Creation of the Universe
  • Author George Gamow
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Revised
  • Pages 146
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dover Publications
  • Publication date 2004-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780486438689 / 0486438686
  • Weight 0.41 lbs (0.19 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.38 x 5.64 x 0.38 in (21.29 x 14.33 x 0.97 cm)
  • Category Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Cosmology
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004050042
  • Dewey Decimal Code 523.1

About the author

A renowned physicist and author of the bestseller "One Two Three . . . Infinity, "George Gamow is one of the founders of the Big Bang theory.

Modern Science Made Easy
By one of the leading physicists of the twentieth century, George Gamow's "One, Two, Three Infinity" is one of the most memorable popular books on physics, mathematics, and science generally ever written, famous for having, directly or indirectly, launched the academic and/or scientific careers of many young people whose first real encounter with the wonders and mysteries of mathematics and science was through reading this book as a teenager. Untypically for popular science books, this one is enhanced by the author's own delightful sketches. Reviewers were enthusiastic when "One, Two, Three Infinity" was published in 1947.

In the Author's Own Words:
"If and when all the laws governing physical phenomena are finally discovered, and all the empirical constants occurring in these laws are finally expressed through the four independent basic constants, we will be able to say that physical science has reached its end, that no excitement is left in further explorations, and that all that remains to a physicist is either tedious work on minor details or the self-educational study and adoration of the magnificence of the completed system. At that stage physical science will enter from the epoch of Columbus and Magellan into the epoch of the "National Geographic Magazine"!" George Gamow

Critical Acclaim for "One, Two, Three Infinity"
"This skillful presentation is for the non-professional and professional scientist. It will broaden the knowledge of each and give the imagination wide play." "Chemistry and Engineering News

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"A stimulating and provocative book for the science-minded layman." "Kirkus Reviews

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"This is a layman's book as readable as a historical novel, but every chapter bears the solid imprint of authoritative research." "San Francisco Chronice

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"George Gamow succeeds where others fail because of his remarkable ability to combine technical accuracy, choice of material, dignity of expression, and readability." "Saturday Review of Literature""

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