The classic introduction to physical cosmology from Nobel
Prize-winning physicist P. J. E. Peebles
Principles of Physical Cosmology is the essential introduction to this
critical area of modern physics, written by a leading pioneer who has
shaped the course of the field for decades. P. J. E. Peebles provides an
authoritative overview of the field, showing how observation has
combined with theory to establish the science of physical cosmology. He
presents the elements of physical cosmology, including the history of
the discovery of the expanding universe; surveys the cosmological tests
that measure the geometry of space-time, with a discussion of general
relativity as the basis for these tests; and reviews the origin of
galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe. Now featuring
Peebles's 2019 Nobel lecture, Principles of Physical Cosmology remains
an indispensable reference for students and researchers alike.