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Title:  Cosmology

Author: Hermann Bondi
Edition: 2nd
ISBN: 978-0-486-47483-0
Date: 1960/2010
Publisher: Dover Publications
Binding: Soft Cover
Size approximately (inches): 5-1/4 x 8-1/2
Pages: 182

Book Condition: Good. Previously owned. Crease on upper right cover, see image. Some corner rolling. 

Special Notes: NA

About the book*

Cosmology by Hermann Bondi, first published in 1952, is a seminal work that helped establish cosmology as a distinct branch of physics. Bondi, a co-developer of the steady-state theory, presents a comprehensive overview of cosmological principles and theories, aiming to provide a rigorous scientific foundation for understanding the universe.

The book is structured into three main parts:

1. Principles of Cosmology: Bondi introduces the fundamental concepts underpinning cosmological studies, including the cosmological principle, which asserts that the universe is homogeneous and isotropic on a large scale.

2. Observational Evidence: This section examines empirical data relevant to cosmology, such as the background light of the sky, observations of distant nebulae, and astrophysical and geophysical data. Bondi discusses how these observations inform and constrain cosmological models.

3. Cosmological Theories: Bondi delves into various theoretical frameworks, including Newtonian and relativistic cosmology, kinematic relativity, and the steady-state theory. He also explores the theories proposed by Eddington, Dirac, and Jordan, providing a critical analysis of each.

Throughout the book, Bondi emphasizes a deductive approach to cosmology, advocating for theories that are logically consistent and grounded in observational evidence. His discussion of the steady-state theory, in particular, reflects his commitment to the perfect cosmological principle—the idea that the universe is uniform in both space and time.

While some of the theories presented have been superseded by subsequent discoveries, such as the cosmic microwave background radiation supporting the Big Bang model, Cosmology remains a valuable historical document. It offers insight into the scientific thought processes of the mid-20th century and the development of cosmological theories during that period.

For readers interested in the history of science, the evolution of cosmological ideas, or the philosophical underpinnings of scientific theories, Bondi's Cosmology provides a thorough and thought-provoking exploration.

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