Death by Black Hole, 1st Edition
And Other Cosmic Quandaries
$24.70
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
3 October 2014
Summary
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 clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson’s favorite essays, Death by Black Hole explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from what it would be like to be inside a black hole to the movie industry’s feeble efforts to get its night skies right. One of America’s best-known astrophysicists, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious fascination for our universe.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780393350388 |
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| ISBN-10: | 039335038X |
| Author: | Neil deGrasse Tyson |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 3 October 2014 |
| Weight: | 298g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 140mm x 211mm |
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Critics Review
“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 “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
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, director of the world-famous Hayden Planetarium, host of the 2014 television series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, and an award-winning author. He lives in New York City.
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