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Robert Jastrow (1925–2008)

Author of Red Giants and White Dwarfs

29+ Works 1,238 Members 8 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the names: RL JASTROW, Robert Jastrow

Works by Robert Jastrow

Red Giants and White Dwarfs (1967) 348 copies, 2 reviews
God and the Astronomers (1978) 320 copies, 2 reviews
The Enchanted Loom: Mind in the Universe (1981) 163 copies, 1 review
Until the Sun Dies (1977) 153 copies, 1 review
How to Make Nuclear Weapons Obsolete (1985) 20 copies, 1 review
The exploration of space (1990) 10 copies
Machine en intellect (1982) 4 copies

Associated Works

Day of the Tyrant (1985) — Contributor — 138 copies
Warrior (1986) — Contributor — 122 copies
The Essential Darwin (1984) — Editor, some editions — 101 copies, 1 review

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Canonical name
Jastrow, Robert
Other names
羅伯特.加斯特羅
加斯特羅
Birthdate
1925-09-07
Date of death
2008-02-08
Gender
male
Occupations
astronomer
Nationality
USA
Associated Place (for map)
USA

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Reviews

12 reviews
In God and the Astronomers, Dr. Robert Jastrow, world-renowned astrophysicist, describes the astronomical discoveries of recent years and the theological implications of the new insights afforded by science into mankind's place in the cosmos. He explains the chain of events that forced astronomers, despite their initial reluctance ("Irritating," said Einstein; "Repugnant," said the great British astronomer Eddington; "I would like to reject it," said MIT physicist Philip Morrison) to accept show more the validity of the Big Bang and the fact that the universe began in a moment of creation. show less
I agree that this is a masterpiece of science! Although it's been written decades ago, like a precision-made time machine it takes you to a trusty ride back in eons.
Robert Jastrow ends his book with this quote, " For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountains of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting here for centuries.
Very good condition. Minor shelf wear on dust jacket. Cover has minor spotting.

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Works
29
Also by
3
Members
1,238
Popularity
#20,730
Rating
½ 3.6
Reviews
8
ISBNs
61
Languages
6

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