Creation Of The Universe

"Fascinating. . . . Distinctly readable and highly informative."--San Francisco Chronicle 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 origins 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. It addresses both the Big Bang and Steady State theories and is equally suitable for scientists and nonspecialists. 1961 ed. 40 figures.Gamow, George is the author of 'Creation Of The Universe', published 2004 under ISBN 9780486438689 and ISBN 0486438686.