Varying Gravity: Dirac's Legacy in Cosmology and Geophysics by Helge Kragh (Engl

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The main focus of this book is on the interconnection of two unorthodox scientific ideas, the varying-gravity hypothesis and the expanding-earth hypothesis.

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The main focus of this book is on the interconnection of two unorthodox scientific ideas, the varying-gravity hypothesis and the expanding-earth hypothesis. As such, it provides a fascinating insight into a nearly forgotten chapter in both the history of cosmology and the history of the earth sciences.The hypothesis that the force of gravity decreases over cosmic time was first proposed by Paul Dirac in 1937. In this book the author examines in detail the historical development of Dirac's hypothesis and its consequences for the structure and history of the earth, the most important of which was that the earth must have been smaller in the past.

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The main focus of this book is on the interconnection of two unorthodox scientific ideas, the varying-gravity hypothesis and the expanding-earth hypothesis. As such, it provides a fascinating insight into a nearly forgotten chapter in both the history of cosmology and the history of the earth sciences. The hypothesis that the force of gravity decreases over cosmic time was first proposed by Paul Dirac in 1937. In this book the author examines in detail the historical development of Dirac's hypothesis and its consequences for the structure and history of the earth, the most important of which was that the earth must have been smaller in the past.

Table of Contents

Preface.- 1.Introductory Issues.- 2.Varying Gravity.- 3.The Expanding Earth.- 4.After Plate Tectonics.- Bibliography.- Index.

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"The main idea underlying Kragh's book is the link between varying gravity and the older idea assuming an 'expansion of the Earth' in past epochs, discussed since the nineteenth century among geologists and astronomers. … Kragh's book is a fine example of an inspiring investigation in the history and philosophy of science. I imagine that it will also be of interest to readers with a background in the earth sciences." (Hubert Goenner, Isis, Vol. 107 (4), December, 2016)"This book is a stimulating reading material because it contains a lot of historical and systematic information in cosmology and geophysics. Moreover, it shows how fantasy can help to overcome disciplinary borderlines … ." (Horst-Heino von Borzeszkowski, zbMATH 1344.83007, 2016)

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The main focus of this book is on the interconnection of two unorthodox scientific ideas, the varying-gravity hypothesis and the expanding-earth hypothesis. As such, it provides a fascinating insight into a nearly forgotten chapter in both the history of cosmology and the history of the earth sciences. The hypothesis that the force of gravity decreases over cosmic time was first proposed by Paul Dirac in 1937. In this book the author examines in detail the historical development of Dirac's hypothesis and its consequences for the structure and history of the earth, the most important of which was that the earth must have been smaller in the past.

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This book is a stimulating reading material because it contains a lot of historical and systematic information in cosmology and geophysics. Moreover, it shows how fantasy can help to overcome disciplinary borderlines . (Horst-Heino von Borzeszkowski, zbMATH 1344.83007, 2016) "

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Demonstrates the close and fascinating connection between the earth sciences and cosmological theory as seen in parts of the twentieth century Details from a historical perspective the hypothesis that gravitational force varies in time, an alternative to Einstein's theory of general relativity Presents for the first time a full history of the varying-gravity hypothesis, integrating aspects of cosmology, geology and astronomy Discusses the broader philosophical significance of the development of the varying-gravity hypothesis

Details ISBN3319796151 Author Helge Kragh ISBN-10 3319796151 ISBN-13 9783319796154 Format Paperback Series Science Networks. Historical Studies Year 2018 DEWEY 510.9 Birth 1944 Pages 185 Place of Publication Basel Country of Publication Switzerland Publication Date 2018-03-30 Imprint Birkhauser Verlag AG Short Title Varying Gravity Language English Series Number 54 UK Release Date 2018-03-30 Publisher Birkhauser Verlag AG Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 Subtitle Dirac's Legacy in Cosmology and Geophysics Alternative 9783319243771 Illustrations 12 Illustrations, color; 4 Illustrations, black and white; XI, 185 p. 16 illus., 12 illus. in color. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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