The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies is a concise introduction to this fascinating subject. The book assumes some prerequisite knowledge of astronomy, with t... » 

The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies is a concise introduction to this fascinating subject. The book assumes some prerequisite knowledge of astronomy, with the necessary mathematics kept to a minimum. Beginning with an introduction to the existence of our own and external galaxies, the book moves on to discuss how perceptions of galaxy development have changed over time. The three categories of galaxies are then considered with later chapters considering their formation and evolution. «