Popular Cosmology Books - Which to Buy or Not?

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The discussion highlights recommendations for popular cosmology books, emphasizing "The Big Bang" by Simon Singh and "The Extravagant Universe" by Bob Kirshner for their insightful content on the universe's expansion. Participants also mention "The Five Ages of the Universe" by Fred Adams and Greg Laughlin, which explores the distant future of the universe, and "Weinberg's First Three Minutes" as notable reads. The conversation revolves around personal experiences with these books and their educational value. Overall, the thread serves as a guide for those interested in cosmology literature. Engaging with these titles can enhance understanding of complex cosmic concepts.
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Which would you buy/not ?

Hi wolram.

For popular books I would go for The Big Bang by Simon Singh and The Extravagant Universe by Bob Kirshner. Singh's book definitely worth reading, Kirshner's book dealing with the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe. I found them both helpful.

Thanks for the list!
 
"The Five Ages of the Universe : Inside the Physics of Eternity" by Fred Adams & Greg Laughlin. -- The very distant future of our Universe.

That's a great book I read a few years ago.
 
Weinberg's First Three Minutes.
 

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