Measuring the Universe

Stewart offers us a guide to understanding the cosmos, starting from the solar system and extending to the entire universe. It describes the architecture of space and time, dark matter, dark energy, how galaxies form and why stars explode, how everything begins and how it ends. He carefully explores parallel universes, the fine-tuning theory of the universe, what is needed for extraterrestrial life, and the possibility of life on Earth being destroyed by an asteroid: How did Kepler's planetary laws help Newton with his theory of gravity? Two centuries later, how irregularities in Mercury's motion inspired Einstein for his general theory of relativity. How did the discovery eighty years ago that the universe was expanding lead to the Big Bang theory? How did cosmologists theorize new components such as dark matter and dark energy, starting from a singular point and expanding universe?

“In Measuring the Universe, Stewart deftly examines the uncanny utility of mathematics in understanding the universe and shows how surprising results Newton's laws can still produce.

“It shows it in the best way possible.”

Wall StreetJournal

“Ian Stewart puts on mathematical glasses and tells a long story of our beloved universe, and we can only be grateful to have him as our guide.”

Marco Moriconi, Numberplay

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

First Print Year: 2018

Number of Pages: 340

Size: 13.5 x 21