Universe
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Author_Helge Kragh
Big Bang
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Cosmology
Dark Energy
Dark Matter
Einstein
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Eternity
Galaxies
Hubble
Multiverse
Relativity Theory
Stars
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- ISBN 9781836391791
- Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 16 Mar 2026
- Publisher: Reaktion Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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The physical universe is a most peculiar concept, not only different from the objects it contains but also from space itself. Cosmology – the science that seeks to explain it – has always differed from other sciences, drawing on philosophy and even theology. These influences remain, even in today’s data-driven cosmological models. This accessible and far-reaching book traces the development of cosmological thought from antiquity to the twenty-first century, with particular focus on the foundational work of Einstein, Hubble and others in the early twentieth century. It explores how modern theories rest on a surprisingly fragile base and argues that many cosmic mysteries may remain permanently unsolved. Rich in historical and philosophical insight, this is a lucid guide to what we know – and perhaps cannot know – about the universe.
Helge Kragh is Emeritus Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. His books include Masters of the Universe (2015).
