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Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
Neil Degrasse Tyson
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Description for Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
Paperback. "[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects .. with great humor, humility, and-most important- humanity." -Entertainment Weekly Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 211 x 24. Weight in Grams: 310.
Readers of his essays in Natural History magazine recognise Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favourite essays across a myriad of topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. "Holy Wars" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts. And "Hollywood Nights" assails the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right.
Readers of his essays in Natural History magazine recognise Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favourite essays across a myriad of topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. "Holy Wars" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts. And "Hollywood Nights" assails the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right.
Product Details
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393350388
SKU
V9780393350388
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Ref
99-50
About Neil Degrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. He lives in New York City.
Reviews for Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
"In this highly enjoyable collection of essays, the ever charismatic astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson offers us a peek at the scientific mind in action..."
New Scientist "[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects... with great humor, humility, and—most important—humanity."
Entertainment Weekly
New Scientist "[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects... with great humor, humility, and—most important—humanity."
Entertainment Weekly