Death by Black Hole

Death by Black Hole by Neil Degrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson has a talent for guiding readers through the mysteries of outer space with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays that he wrote for Natural History magazine across a myriad of cosmic topics, from astral life at the frontiers of astrobiology to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. Tyson introduces us to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to our bodies if we fell into one, examining the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts, and noting Earth's progression to an insignificantly small speck in the cosmos. Renowned for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while sharing his infectious excitement for our universe.

"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 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.

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ISBN 13	9780393350388
ISBN 10	039335038X
Title	Death by Black Hole
Author	Neil Degrasse Tyson
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	WW Norton & Co
Year published	2014-09-12
Number of pages	384
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