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Hubble, Humason and the Big Bang

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  • Written for general readers interested in the history of science and physics
  • Provides a full account of the partnership between Edwin Hubble and Milton Humason
  • Explores the political and cultural context in which the theory of the expanding universe arose

The story of Hubble and Humason is one for the ages—and in particular, the Cosmic Age. In this compelling book, science writer Ron Voller digs deep into how and why the two scientists continued to investigate their theory of universal expansion in the face of persistent doubt, contrary theories, and calamitous world events.

The evolution of this dynamic duo's tenuous friendship and professional partnership is in many ways as intriguing as their groundbreaking work on the evolution of the universe. The book therefore traces their lives from their childhoods into their burgeoning careers, revealing how a World War and their own personal differences stood in the way of initial cooperation. It then shows how, despite all this, the two opposites eventually came together in the pursuit of something far greater than themselves.

This grand story is inextricably interwoven with that of Albert Einstein, Willem de Sitter, and other great physicists of the era, all of whom took part in the staggering quest to make sense of the Big Bang and what followed.

Specifications

General


Number of photos and images
59
Number of pages
445
Equipment
Softcover
Author
Ron Voller
date of publication
2021
Language
English
Edition
First edition
Series
Popular Astronomy
Level
Beginners
Subtitles
The Race to Uncover the Expanding Universe

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