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An overview of the Cosmos, including how it all begin, how it may all end, and where we are in putting it all together today.
The most comprehensive introduction to the origin and nature of the universe--covering everything from early religious and philosophical creationism views to the most mind-blowing theories of cutting-edge Astrophysics.
This book doesnt stop with explanations of past and present theories of how the Universe began and where its headed, but discusses the fascinating and even sometimes bizarre implications of these theories.
Written by an experienced CIG author with a track record for discussing exciting yet complicated topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand fashion. The Complete Idiots Guide® to Theories of the Universe takes readers on an exotic journey through the religious, philosophical, and scientific theories of the nature and origin of our Universe. The book includes creation stories of the Near East, the ideas of Pythagoras and Plato, discussions of Creationism vs. Evolution, the Big Bang vs. Steady State Theory; general relativity vs. quantum mechanics, the superstring theory, supersymmetry, and hidden dimensions, the accelerating universe and the Big Chill, and Eastern and Western views of how its all going to end.
Gary F. Moring, M.A., is the author of The Complete Idiots Guide® to Understanding Einstein. He teaches physics, history and philosophy of science, comparative religion, and philosophy at the University of Phoenix in Northern California. He has received numerous awards for teaching excellence and is regarded highly by his students for his ability to distill complex ideas into simple explanations. He has also been a curriculum consultant for the University of Phoenix, developing courses in religion, philosophy, and physics.
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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #407990 in Books
• Published on: 2001-12-04
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .82" h x 7.33" w x 9.09" l, 1.24 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 1 pages

About the Author

Gary F. Moring, M.A., Ph.D. Cand., is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Einstein. He has been on the faculty at the University of Phoenix in Northern California and Sacramento campuses since 1985, and is a Ph.D. Candidate at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, majoring in Cosmology, Philosophy, and Consciousness. He received his M.A. from John F. Kennedy University and his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Moring lives in Orinda, California, with his wife, Kathy, and five cats.