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Written for the educated non-scientist and scientist alike, it spans a variety of scientific disciplines, from observational astronomy to particle physics. Concepts that the reader will encounter along the way are at the cutting edge of scientific research. However the themes are explained in such a way that no prior understanding of science beyond a high school education is necessary.
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Makes the question of dark matter, and an explanation of the possible solutions, accessible to non-scientistsDetails how dark matter is in itself one of the most profound questions ever faced by scienceProvides an historical perspective explaining the emergence of the dark matter problem based on 19th Century observational techniquesSpans a variety of scientific disciplines from observational astronomy to particle physicsExplained in such a way that no prior understanding of science beyond high school education is needed
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