9781332865413 - Suborganic Evolution, or Thoughts on the Nebular Hypothesis (Classic Reprint) von Gridley, Albert Leverett (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores suborganic evolution through the lens of the nebular hypothesis, challenging conventional beliefs about the formation of our solar system. The author presents an alternative theory that proposes a rapid contraction and assembly of planetary bodies from a vast, tenuous nebula. This theory is supported by astronomical observations and calculations, including the equatorial acceleration of the Sun's rotation and the remarkable phenomena observed on Jupiter and Saturn. The book delves into the physical conditions, time scales, and energetics involved in this process, painting a vivid picture of the cosmos in its nascent stages. It also examines the implications of this theory for our understanding of the origins of life and the potential for similar processes occurring in other stellar systems, broadening our perspective on the evolution of our universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.