Meet 12 men and women whose research and work in new technologies brought about a revolution in the understanding of time and space during the 20th century. From Edwin Hubble to George Gamow to Geoffrey Marcy, ""Modern Astronomy"" illuminates the lives and achievements of these innovative scientists. Readers will gain a clear understanding of the common threads that intertwine the astronomers' lives; the political, economic, and social events of their times; people with whom they worked; and the developments that preceded their research. In-text sidebars highlight each subject's work. Chapter chronologies offer suggestions for further reading. The general bibliography includes listings of organizations and Web resources.
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Lisa Yount is a graduate of Stanford University in English and creative writing. For approximately 40 years, she has written educational materials for young people. She has written or edited more than 50 published books, nine of which have won awards or been included on ""most recommended"" lists. Her books for Facts On File include Animal Rights, Revised Ed
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