Astrophysics on the Threshold of the 21st Century
| Author | : N. S. Kardashev |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| ISBN-10 | : 2881248179 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9782881248177 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (177 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Astrophysics on the Threshold of the 21st Century by : N. S. Kardashev
Download or read book Astrophysics on the Threshold of the 21st Century written by N. S. Kardashev and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1992 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on the current status of some of the major problems in astrophysics, such as solar and solar-system physics, the physics of different scales of astronomical objects, the evolution of the universe, and the search for extraterrestrial life. The 22 reviews also include reminiscences on the history of the discipline in the Soviet Union, and speculations on its course over the next century. Translated from the Russian. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR