TY - BOOK AU - Ellis,George Francis Rayner TI - Before the beginning: cosmology explained T2 - Briefings AV - QB981 .E465 1993 U1 - 523.1 20 PY - 1993/// CY - London, New York PB - Boyars/Bowerdean KW - Cosmology KW - Physical anthropology KW - Evolution KW - Kosmologie KW - gtt KW - Cosmology (Astronomy) N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [130]-139) and index; Pt. 1. Issues and foundations. The big questions -- Understanding the universe -- pt. 2. The scientific understanding. The physical fundamentals -- The structures around us -- The physical universe -- Emerging questions and uncertainties -- pt. 3. Humanity and the universe. The congenial environment -- The universe and humanity -- Conclusion ER -