Fred Hoyle : A Life in Science
by
Simon Mitton
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0521189470
ISBN-13
9780521189477
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 24th, 2011
Print length
384 Pages
Weight
656 grams
Dimensions
23.00 x 15.70 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
Biography: science, technology & medicinePopular astronomy & space
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The scientific life of Fred Hoyle (1915–2001) was truly unparalleled. During his career he wrote groundbreaking scientific papers and caused bitter disputes in the scientific community with his revolutionary theories. Written from personal accounts and interviews with his contemporaries, this book gives valuable insights into Fred Hoyle's unforgettable life.
The scientific life of Fred Hoyle (1915–2001) was truly unparalleled. During his career he wrote groundbreaking scientific papers and caused bitter disputes in the scientific community with his revolutionary theories. Hoyle is best known for showing that we are all, literally, made of stardust in his paper explaining how carbon, and then all the heavier elements, were created by nuclear reactions inside stars. However, he constantly courted controversy and two years later he followed this with his ''steady state'' theory of the universe. This challenged another model of the universe, which Hoyle called the ''big bang'' theory. Fred Hoyle was also famous amongst the general public. He popularised his research through radio and television broadcasts and wrote best-selling novels. Written from personal accounts and interviews with Hoyle''s contemporaries, this book gives valuable personal insights into Fred Hoyle and his unforgettable life.
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