Destiny or Chance: Our Solar System and its Place in the Cosmos
Idioma: alemán
Editorial: Cambridge University Press, 2000
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xi, 229 S., 24cm Zustand: Pappeinband, sehr guter Zustand mit Schutzumschlag --- Inhalt: Written by a leading planetary scientist, this engaging book tells the remarkable story of how our solar system came into existence and provides an expert tour of the Earth, its planetary neighbors and other planetary systems. In a whirlwind adventure, we explore how the formation of mighty Jupiter dominated the solar system, why Mars is so small, where comets come from, how rings form around planets, why asteroids exist and why Pluto isn`t a planet at all. En route, we discover the role of chance events in shaping the course of the history of our solar system. Dramatic collisions, for example, caused the tilts and spins of the planets, the extinction of the dinosaurs and the rise of man. Finally, we look at how suitable Earth is for harboring life, what other planetary systems look like and whether we are alone in the cosmos. For all those interested in understanding our solar system and its place in the cosmos, this is a lucid and compelling read. Stuart Taylor is the recipient of numerous academic awards, including the Norman L. Bowen Award from the American Geophysical Union for his important contributions to our understanding of the origins and early history of the Earth and Moon. In 1997, Asteroid 5670 was named Rosstaylor in his honor. KK-PS24-5 ISBN: 9780521785211 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 600.…
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- Título
- Destiny or Chance: Our Solar System and its Place in the Cosmos
- Autor
- Taylor, Stuart Ross:
- Editorial
- Cambridge University Press
- Año de publicación
- 2000
- Estado
- Sehr gut
- Sobrecubierta
- Sobrecubierta Incluida
- Encuadernación
- Pappe
- Idioma
- alemán
- ISBN 10
- 0521785219
- ISBN 13
- 9780521785211
- Peso del artículo
- 600 gramos
- Catálogos de vendedores
- 058122 Planetologie, Raumfahrt
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'This book provides a fast-paced and expert tour through the new revolutions sweeping the study of Earth, its planetary neighbours, and other planetary systems. The author's viewpoint of our planetary system's uniqueness is essential reading for those who seek to understand our place in the universe.' Jonathan I. Lunine, University of Arizona
' ... [contains a] wealth of factual information on the solar system ... supplied with the solid authority of a lifetime's experience in planetological research, backed by impressive international plausits.' Edwin Budding, Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand
' ... an accessible, readable format, he includes many historical titbits and a multitude of marvellous facts and figures.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
'This is a book that should be read by anyone who wants to be a scientist, is a scientist, or is interested in science.' Simon Conway Morris, Geological Magazine
'... I found this a very readable book' Linda Fowler, The Open University Geological Society
'A very easily read volume and a useful reference - a good buy!' Peter D. Mata, Spaceflight
'This is just a wonderful book ... this is not just another descriptive book about the solar system, but a book that explores the implications of that description ... The book can be profitably read, I would think, by anyone from motivated high school students to professional scientists. It can most profitably be read by those who don't already understand the historical sciences.' Graham Ryder, Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin
'This is just a wonderful book ... This is not just another descriptive book about the solar system, but a book that explores he implications of that description ... Ross Taylor ... is a fine writer - the essay-style prose runs easily, the accompanying images play their part, and the text is interwoven with fine interesting asides, especially historical ones (not too many planetary texts caan fluently bring in notes about Haydn).' Graham Ryder, Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin
'... fascinating questions form the core of Taylor's book ... benefits from an accessible and engaging tone.' BBC Sky at Night
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