Galaxy Formation and Evolution by Houjun Mo, Frank van den Bosch, and Simon White is an English-language textbook focused on the formation and evolution of galaxies. The book is suitable for researchers and higher-education students who want to delve into this multidisciplinary field.
This reference work discusses the main processes and theories behind the formation and evolution of the universe and its structures. Topics include, among others, the growth of cosmic structures, the influence of gas and dark matter on galaxies, the formation of spiral and elliptical galaxies, the role of supermassive black holes, interactions between galaxies, and the intergalactic medium.
The book combines observations with theoretical models and provides a coherent introduction for astronomers, cosmologists, and astroparticle physicists who are orienting themselves to the formation and evolution of galaxies. Thematically, this work connects to topics such as Astrophysics and Science / Physics / Astrophysics.