Overview
"""One of today\'s best popularizers of science."" -- Kirkus Reviews Loyal readers of the monthly ""Universe"" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson\'s talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and childlike enthusiasm. Here Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining just what would happen to your body if you fell into one, while ""Hollywood Nights"" assails Hollywood\'s feeble efforts to get its night skies right. Tyson is the world\'s best-known astrophysicist, and he\'s at his best here, as a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious excitement for our universe. "
Full Product Details
Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson (American Museum of Natural History)
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 21.10cm
Weight: 0.305kg
ISBN: 9780393330168
ISBN 10: 0393330168
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 27 November 2007
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Inactive
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Characteristically fun and jaunty. Tyson proves that no topic is too big or small for his scrutiny... [He] tackles an impressive range of subjects... with great humor, humility, and-most important-humanity. -- Wook Kim Dr. Tyson has a grand time dissecting certain forms of foolishness. Get it, plan to savor it -- Angela Gunn Tyson comes across as having an excellent grasp of the current state of astrophysics, cosmology, chemistry and other scientific disciplines... he conveys knowledge clearly to the nonspecialist, often with ingratiating humor and wit. -- Roy E. Perry
Characteristically fun and jaunty. -- Sky and Telescope Tyson proves that no topic is too big or small for his scrutiny... [He] tackles an impressive range of subjects... with great humor, humility, and-most important-humanity. -- Wook Kim - Entertainment Weekly Dr. Tyson has a grand time dissecting certain forms of foolishness. Get it, plan to savor it -- Angela Gunn - USAToday.com Tyson comes across as having an excellent grasp of the current state of astrophysics, cosmology, chemistry and other scientific disciplines... he conveys knowledge clearly to the nonspecialist, often with ingratiating humor and wit. -- Roy E. Perry - The Tennessean
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 ...worthwhile for its sense of adventure and for showing just what science-imagination constrained by evidence-can tell us. Martin Ince, The Times Higher Education Supplement ...the excitement glows from every page. New Scientist
Author Information
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.
