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Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe by Simon Singh
4.0
This is a great historical look at how the Big Bang theory started. Singh does a great job at relating historical events in an interesting way, and also adding some science into the mix that is understandable. The book starts with the earliest creation myths, and takes us on a historical journey through cosmology with people such as Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, and Einstein. He also spends a great deal of time on more direct contributors to the Big Bang theory such as Lemaitre, Gamow, Alpher, amd Penzias.
The books strongest point is when Singh is discussing the emerging Big Bang theory against the rival Steady State theory. The epilogue is also quite informative, giving examples of what is currently going on in cosmology, and the hurdles still remaining for the Big Bang theory. Overall, a really good read.
The books strongest point is when Singh is discussing the emerging Big Bang theory against the rival Steady State theory. The epilogue is also quite informative, giving examples of what is currently going on in cosmology, and the hurdles still remaining for the Big Bang theory. Overall, a really good read.