Harwit, Martin,  1931- <br/><br/>
In search of the true universe :  the tools, shaping, and cost of cosmological thought / 
Martin Harwit. 
 - xvii, 393 pages :  illustrations ;  26 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The 19th century's last five years -- Part I. The import of theoretical tools. An overview ; Conclusions based on principles ; Conclusions based on a premise ; Conclusions based on calculations ; Asking the right questions, accepting limited answers -- Part II. A national plan shaping the universe we perceive. A new order and the new universe it produced ; Where did the chemical elements arise? ; Landscapes ; The evolution of astrophysical theory after 1960 ; Turmoils of leadership ; Cascades and shocks that shape astrophysics ; Astrophysical discourse and persuasion -- Part III. The cost of discerning the true universe. Organization and functioning of the astronomical community ; Language and astrophysical stability ; An economically viable astronomical program. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781107044067 (hbk. : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013015856 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Astronomy--History--20th century.<br/>Science and state--History--20th century.<br/>Astronomy--Social aspects--History--20th century.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QB32  / .H27 2013 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>523.1