Fred Hoyle: A Life in Science

The scientific life of Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) was truly unparalleled. During his career he wrote groundbreaking scientific...
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Author: Simon Mitton
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Fred Hoyle: A Life in Science by Mitton, Simon

Fred Hoyle: A Life in Science

$58.27

Fred Hoyle: A Life in Science

$58.27
Author: Simon Mitton
Format: Paperback
Language: English
The scientific life of Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) was truly unparalleled. During his career he wrote groundbreaking scientific papers and caused bitter disputes in the scientific community with his revolutionary theories. Hoyle is best known for showing that we are all, literally, made of stardust in his paper explaining how carbon, and then all the heavier elements, were created by nuclear reactions inside stars. However, he constantly courted controversy and two years later he followed this with his 'steady state' theory of the universe. This challenged another model of the universe, which Hoyle called the 'big bang' theory. Fred Hoyle was also famous amongst the general public. He popularised his research through radio and television broadcasts and wrote best-selling novels. Written from personal accounts and interviews with Hoyle's contemporaries, this book gives valuable personal insights into Fred Hoyle and his unforgettable life.

Author: Simon Mitton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 02/24/2011
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780521189477

About the Author
Mitton, Simon: - Simon Mitton is a Fellow of St Edmund's College, Cambridge, and was the astronomy publisher at Cambridge University Press for twenty years. He is the author or editor of several books on astronomy and the history of science, including Cambridge Scientific Minds (Cambridge University Press, 2000). The International Astronomical Union designated an asteroid as Mitton 4027 in recognition of the achievements of Simon and his wife Dr Jacqueline Mitton in popularising astronomy through book writing.

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