Books : The Red Limit - The Search For The Edge Of The Universe
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by: Timothy Ferris
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0553201921
Label: Bantam Books
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 1981
Publisher: Bantam Books
Studio: Bantam Books
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Excellent!
A great review of the discovery of the expanding universe; the science is interesting and understandable for the lay person. Even more compelling is the drama of the scientists themselves, there life, personalities,strengths, foibles and their wonderful discoveries. It is science and history of science combined in an easy to read 250 page book that helps us all comprehend just a grasp of the incomprehensable nature of our existence in this universe.
Rating:  - Book's OK, but....
The Red Limit is another of Timothy's Ferris excellent distilliations of astrophysics for public consumption. As usual, he is skilled not only in making science concepts comprehensible but bringing into vivid detail the *story* of science -- how we know what we know. It even includes the occasional philosophical discussion.
So why the low rating? Because this book is twenty years old. I had assumed that the reprint would maybe have some updated material, but it doesn't. This is ... Read More
Rating: - Great work, Timothy ...
August 2, 1999
I would like to take a minute to thank Timothy Ferris for abridging, The Red Limit: The Search for the Edge of the Universe, to audio. Shortly after my son was born I began looking for audio novels which would allow me to share my passion of astronomy, physics and astrophysics with my then six month old son, The Red Limit: The Search for the Edge of the Universe, was perfect meeting all the criteria. Timothy Ferris also gets top marks for announciation, his speaking ... Read More
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