Cosmology 101
Cosmology 101 by Kristine M. Larsen, published by Bloomsbury Academic on March 30, 2007, is an annotated edition comprising 216 pages in English. This book aims to equip readers with a foundational understanding of cosmology, presenting essential concepts in a clear and accessible manner. It addresses the importance of scientific literacy in the 21st century, making it suitable for both students and general readers interested in the fundamental ideas of the universe.
Readers will find that Cosmology 101 introduces complex topics progressively, allowing for a gradual build-up of knowledge. The book breaks down intricate ideas into manageable segments, minimizing jargon and mathematics to enhance comprehension. As part of the Science 101 series, it focuses on how scientists acquire knowledge about space and the universe, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to grasp the basics of cosmology and space science.
Official synopsis Publisher
What should the average person know about science? Because science is so central to life in the 21st century, science educators and other leaders of the scientific community believe that it is essential that everyone understand the basic concepts of the most vital and far-reaching disciplines. Cosmology 101 does exactly that. This accessible volume provides readers – whether students new to the field or just interested members of the lay public – with the essential ideas of evolution using a minimum of jargon and mathematics. Concepts are introduced in a progressive order so that more complicated ideas build on simpler ones, and each is discussed in small, bite-sized segments so that they can be more easily understood.
This volume in the Science 101 series provides readers with a solid understanding of how scientist know what they know about the universe.
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