Book description
Since A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME scientists have been in the midst of a
revolution in cosmology. Gradually, astronomers and physicists are
answering questions that have plagued mankind since prehistory: how
was the universe born, how will it end? They are even now peering into
the cradle of the universe - and into its grave. By the beginning of
next year, scientists will have a clue to some of the answers. These
will be among the greatest triumphs of science.
This book tells that story and will reveal results of the most
advanced experiments in cosmology ever conducted. It's a tale of men
solving the insoluble, of the controversy and anger of rivals after
the same goal. Even more thrillingly - it is a lucid explanation of
new scientific ideas that stretch man's powers of understanding to
their highest levels.
A graduate of Yale University in Mathematics, Charles Seife's areas
of research include probability theory and artificial intelligence. His
journalism includes articles for The New Scientist, The Economist, and
Scientific American among others. His first book, Zero: the Biography of
a Dangerous Idea, won the PEN Award for Non-fiction.
