"The dominant figures of postwar astrophysical cosmology have been the
late Yakov Ze'ldovich, of Moscow, and Jim Peebles, of Princeton. But
running a close third in influence has been Joseph Silk.... This
collection is essential reading for the cosmological enthusiast." Nature
These essays represent Joseph Silk's own meandering around cosmic
themes. The topics span the beginning of time until its end and
encompass the enigma of the evolution of large-scale structure,
culminating in the formation of the galaxies. Dr. Silk has taken these
writings from pieces written over the years, many commissioned to
highlight a new look at a new discovery in cosmology. Some have been
rewritten to capture a modern perspective while others remain as written
to encapsulate his thoughts of a decade ago.