Cox and Giuli's Principles of Stellar Structure

Cox an Giuli's Principles of Stellar Structure has been the reference textbook for studies of structure of stars for several decades. Its content and discussion of all aspects of stellar physics make it a useful volume for scholars and students. This extended second edition by four specialists in the field includes recent improvements and developments in the modeling and understanding of stars, to the original text; such as the results from Hipparcos mission, the solar model and the inclusion of particle diffusion in stellar models.