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Death by Black Hole Neil deGrasse Tyson (American Museum of Natural History)

Death by Black Hole By Neil deGrasse Tyson (American Museum of Natural History)

Summary

With ease and originality, Tyson illuminates topics ranging from the linguistic merits of astrophysics to the limits of our five senses to the search for life in the universe.

Death by Black Hole Summary

Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson (American Museum of Natural History)

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.

Death by Black Hole Reviews

"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

About Neil deGrasse Tyson (American Museum of Natural History)

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, host of the hit radio and Emmy-nominated TV show StarTalk, and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military. He lives in New York City.

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9780393350388
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Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson (American Museum of Natural History)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
WW Norton & Co
2014-09-02
384
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