{"product_id":"understanding-the-universe-yen-chin-ong-9780750362207","title":"Understanding the Universe: A conversational introduction to cosmology","description":"\u003cp\u003eCosmology is the study of our entire Universe: how it begins, evolves, and might eventually end. This book prepares the reader with some basic background in physics, such as thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, but with focus on their eventual applications in astrophysics and cosmology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt tackles big questions such as \"Why is the night sky dark?\" and \"What are dark matter and dark energy?\" Rather than a traditional textbook, it serves as a companion, emphasizing conceptual understanding and historical context over detailed calculations. A key theme is the interplay between science, philosophy, and the arts. The book also introduces mathematical modeling, using examples like Kepler's Solar System model and Olbers' Paradox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to modern theoretical physics in gravitation, black holes and cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding up to the frontier of current research starting from the basic but fundamental ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasis on how ideas are developed through the history and the underlying philosophy of the subject. This aims to encourage critical thinking skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamining, or at least makes clear, the assumptions and philosophical thinking in contemporary ideas in gravitation and cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yen Chin Ong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0750362200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780750362207\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Institute of Physics Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.91d","brand":"Yen Chin Ong","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852790608127,"sku":"9780750362207","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-the-universe-yen-chin-ong-9780750362207","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}