Marcia Bartusiak
Black Hole: How an Idea Abandoned by Newtonians, Hated by Einstein, and Gambled on by Hawking Became Loved
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300219661
- author:
- Marcia Bartusiak
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 14 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Other Historical Subjects, History of Science, Marcia Bartusiak,Black Hole: How an Idea Abandoned by Newtonians, Hated by Einstein, and Gambled on by Hawking Became Loved,Yale University Press,0300219660,Popular Science,Astronomy,Science,Sci
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Black Hole: How an Idea Abandoned by Newtonians, Hated by Einstein, and Gambled on by Hawking Became Loved For over half a century, physicists and astronomers debated the existence of black holes, a concept that seemed to defy logic. This book tells the story of the fierce battles over the idea, and how it ultimately transformed our understanding of the universe. Renowned science writer Marcia Bartusiak reveals how the black hole helped revive Einstein's groundbreaking theory of general relativity, and how it continues to shape our understanding of the cosmos. The discovery of neutron stars and black holes marked a turning point in the history of physics, and this book uncovers the fascinating story behind the name "black hole" and the scientists who fought to accept it. With a focus on the hundredth anniversary of general relativity, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of science and the latest discoveries in astronomy.
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