Synopses & Reviews
Science journalist Govert Schilling takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through time by describing the evolution of the cosmos, from the beginning of space and time fourteen billion years ago, to the creation of the Earth and humankind. Ending with a glance into the distant future of the universe, the book's combination of compelling text and breathtaking photographs provides an impressive vision of the place of man in the cosmos. Govert Schilling is a Dutch science writer and astronomy publicist. He is a contributing editor of Sky and Telescope magazine, and regularly writes for the news sections of Science and New Scientist. Schilling is the astronomy writer for de Volkskrant, one of the largest national daily newspapers in The Netherlands, and frequently talks about the Universe on Dutch radio broadcasts. He is the author of more than twenty popular astronomy books, including Flash! (Cambridge, 2002), and hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles on astronomy.
Review
"...a triumph. Schilling has a deep understanding of his subject and writes with verve and enthusiasm...Schilling deserves to do well with this offering. A beautiful, awe-inspiring book." New Scientist"Evolving Cosmos contains all the arguments and amazing facts for an exciting discussion about life, the universe and everything." Andre Kuipers, ESA Astronaut"What a deliciously informative, beautiful new work...on a never-ending subject!" Wim T. Schippers, artist and presenter of the Dutch National Science Quiz"This is a book to read, re-read, and to cherish." Frank Deboosere, Dutch TV meteorologist"...a beautifully illustrated, nontechnical history of the universe." CHOICE"...Schilling takes his reader on a well-told and imaginative tour of the universe, starting with the Big Bang." Astronomy, Robert Burnham"...a complete package. The poetic tone is consistent and adds to readers' understanding of the science behind the different presented views of the universe...Evolving Cosmos is a delightful and entertaining look into the heavens geared for just about anyone."
Sky &Telescope, Lisa R. Johnston
Review
"Evolving Cosmos contains all the arguments and amazing facts for an exciting discussion about life, the universe and everything." Andre Kuipers, ESA Astronaut"What a deliciously informative, beautiful new work...on a never-ending subject!" Wim T. Schippers, artist and presenter of the Dutch National Science Quiz"This is a book to read, re-read, and to cherish." Frank Deboosere, Dutch TV meteorologist
Synopsis
Mankind is a child of the cosmos. The atoms in our bodies originate in the interiors of other stars, and we cannot regard our existence separately from the evolution of the universe. Without the Big Bang and the formation of galaxies, planets and organic molecules, we simply would not have happened. In this fascinating book, science journalist Govert Schilling takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through time. He describes the evolution of the cosmos, from the beginning of space and time fourteen billion years ago, to the creation of the Earth and mankind. The book ends with a glance into the distant future of the universe, because the here and now are only fleeting moments in its biography. A combination of compelling text and breathtaking photographs provide an impressive vision of the place of man in the cosmos.
Synopsis
Fully illustrated account of the evolution of the cosmos.
Table of Contents
Foreword; 1. Creation; 2. Contraction; 3. Order; 4. Birth; 5. Recycling; 6. Growth; 7. Modelling; 8. Evolution; 9. Development; 10. Completion.