Active Galactic Nuclei From the Central Black Hole to the Galactic Environment

Winner of the 1999 Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Physics and Astronomy, Association of American Publishers "Krolik treats almost every aspect of the AGN phenomenon, ... This global survey of AGN physics makes Krolik's book the most useful in the field for years... [A] valuable reference for anybody interested in the physics of these cosmic powerhouses."--Chris Reynolds, Nature "A broad and thorough review of the standard model for AGN, including observational information and theoretical modeling. It will provide graduate and advanced undergraduate students with an excellent introduction to the field."--Ruth A. Daly, Physics Today