Forthcoming cosmology book from Steven Weinberg?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a forthcoming cosmology book by Steven Weinberg, with participants speculating on its content and relationship to his previous work, "Gravitation and Cosmology." The scope includes theoretical aspects of cosmology and updates on recent topics in the field.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants wonder if the new book is an update of Weinberg's earlier work, "Gravitation and Cosmology."
  • Others note that the table of contents suggests a focus on cosmology rather than gravitation, highlighting recent topics such as "Fluctuations from Inflation."
  • A participant confirms that this is a new book and not a new edition of the 1972 classic, emphasizing the inclusion of contemporary subjects.
  • One participant mentions having received the book and having reviewed it, indicating firsthand experience with its content.
  • Another participant comments on the availability of the book in different regions, expressing frustration over currency exchange rates affecting purchasing decisions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the new book is distinct from Weinberg's earlier work, but there is no consensus on the specifics of its content or the implications of its focus on cosmology.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference the outdated sections of the previous text, indicating a potential limitation in the earlier material's relevance to current cosmological discussions.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in cosmology, recent developments in the field, and those familiar with Steven Weinberg's contributions may find this discussion relevant.

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http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780198526827

1. The Expansion of the Universe
2. The Cosmic Microwave Radiation Background
3. The Early Universe
4. Inflation
5. General Theory of Cosmological Fluctuations
6. Evolution of Cosmological Fluctuations
7. Anisotropies in the Microwave Sky
8. The Growth of Structure
9. Gravitational Lensing
10. Fluctuations from Inflation
Appendices
A. Some Useful Numbers
B. Review of General Relativity
C. Energy Transfer Between Radiation and Electrons
D. The Ergodic Theorem
E. Gaussian Distributions
F. Newtonian Cosmology
G. Photon Polarization
H. The Relativistic Boltzmann Equation
Notation
Glossary of Symbols
Assorted ProblemsSo... it looks like it's more "Cosmology" rather than "Gravitation".
 
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robphy said:
http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780198526827

1. The Expansion of the Universe...

Thanks for the link.

So... it looks like it's more "Cosmology" rather than "Gravitation".

Makes sense as that was the most out of date section of the older text.
 
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New book

This is definitely a new book, not a new edition of the 1972 classic.

In the table of contents quoted by Robphy, "Fluctuations from Inflation" stood out as an obviously recent topic!
 
I have the book ! Got it from amazon.uk ... Have reviewed it too!
 
American Amazon shows it scheduled for June. Slowpokes.

I'd order from the UK if, as John Stewart says, the dollar weren't worth half an English Pound...of ****.
 

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