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The Creation of the Universe

by George Gamow · 1952

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This lively and authoritative survey by an internationally famous physicist offers captivating perspectives on the origins of the galaxies, stars, chemical elements, and planetary systems. Illustrated with diagrams and the author's own drawings, it explains complex concepts in a simple manner. "Fascinating."—San Francisco Chronicle40 figures.1961 edition.

Subject
science
Audience
adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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