Cosmic Messengers

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'A fitting conclusion, and perhaps the most provocative of Martin Harwit's trilogy, Cosmic Discovery, In Search of the True Universe, and now Cosmic Messengers, which discusses the limitations of what we can learn about the universe from observational astronomy, and the implications for the future of observational astronomy and society.' Lennard A. Fisk, Thomas M. Donahue Distinguished University Professor of Space Science, University of Michigan 'This brilliant work by the distinguished astrophysicist - and philosophy-of-science theoretician - Martin Harwit brings forward a uniquely synthesized view of astronomy and astrophysics, and how we got to be where we are in understanding the Universe. This magnum opus is a fascinating book that should be read by all astrophysicists and held by all libraries.' Jay M. Pasachoff, Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy, Williams College, Massachusetts '... this is an interesting and challenging book.' Robert Connon Smith, The Observatory magazine 'I am not aware of a better 36-page introduction to cosmology. ... the book is interesting and informative.' William L. Vanderburgh, Metascience 'Cosmic Messengers should be of interest to a wide audience of astronomers, other scientists, historians of science, government agency planners, and anyone who wants to see the fruits of curiosity- driven research. It will also be a valuable resource to students and others aiming to place their research into a much larger context.' James Moran, Physics Today