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Harrison, Edward Robert was born on January 8, 1919 in London. Son of Robert and Daisy (White) Harrison. came to the United States, 1965.
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Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is a broad introduction to the science of modern cosmology, with emphasis on its historical origins. The first edition of this best-selling book received worldwide acclaim for its lucid style and wide-ranging exploration of the universe. This eagerly awaited second edition updates and greatly extends the first with seven new chapters that explore early scientific cosmology, Cartesian and Newtonian world systems, cosmology after Newton and before Einstein, special relativity, observational cosmology, inflation and creation of the universe. All chapters conclude with a section entitled Reflections containing provocative topics that will foster lively debate. The new Projects section, also at the end of each chapter, raises questions and issues to challenge the reader.
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In Masks of the Universe, Edward Harrison brings together fundamental scientific, philosophical and religious issues in cosmology and raises thought provoking questions. Philosophical issues dominated cosmology in the ancient world. Theological issues ranked foremost in the Middle Ages; astronomy and the physical sciences have taken over in more recent times. Yet every attempt to grasp the true nature of the universe creates a new "mask," People have always pitied the universes of their ancestors, believing that their generation has at last discovered the "real" universe. Do we now stand at the threshold of knowing everything, or have we created yet another "mask," doomed to fade like those preceding ours? Edward Harrison is Adjunct Professor of Astronomy, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, and Emeritus Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He worked as a scientist for the Atomic Energy Research Establishment and the Rutherford High Energy Laboratory in England until 1966 when he became a Five College professor at the University of Massachusetts and taught at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith College. He is the author of numerous books, including Cosmology: the Science of the Universe (Cambridge, 2001)
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Harrison, Edward Robert was born on January 8, 1919 in London. Son of Robert and Daisy (White) Harrison. came to the United States, 1965.
Student, Sir John Cass College, London University, 1940.
With, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, England, 1948-1964;
visiting scientist, European Organization of Nuclear Research, Geneva, 1959-1960;
principal scientist, Rutherford High Energy Laboratory, Harwell, 1964-1965;
senior research associate, National Academy Science, Washington, 1965-1966;
professor department physics and astronomy, U. Massachusetts, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke, Smith, Hampshire College, 1966-1996;
head five college astronomy departments, U. Massachusetts, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke, Smith, Hampshire College, 1973-1974. Visiting professor Astronomy Center, U. Sussex, England, 1974, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1976. Staff member National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 1976.
Visiting astronomer Carter Observatory, New Zealand, 1981. Distinguished visiting scholar U. North Carolina, 1987, Distinguished University professor physics and astronomy, 1987-1996. Adjunct Professor U. New Mexico, 1996-1998, U. Arizona.
Lecturer various foreign universities.
(In Masks of the Universe, Edward Harrison brings together...)
(In Masks of the Universe, Edward Harrison brings together...)
(In Masks of the Universe, Edward Harrison brings together...)
(Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is a broad introdu...)
(Masks of the Universe by Edward Robert Harrison (1986-10-...)
With British Army, 1940-1947. Fellow Institute Physics (England), American Association for the Advancement of Science, Royal Astronomical Society, American Physical Society. Member International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Photeni Marangas, June 23, 1945. Children: John Peter, June Zoe.