Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil Degrasse Tyson

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What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.

But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day.

While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.

Book Details

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publish Date: May 2nd, 2017
Pages: 224
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 7.30in - 4.80in - 1.00in - 0.56lb
EAN: 9780393609394
Categories: • Physics - Astrophysics• Space Science - General

About the Author

Degrasse Tyson, Neil: - Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, director of its world-famous Hayden Planetarium, host of the hit radio and TV show StarTalk, and an award-winning author. He lives in New York City.

Degrasse Tyson, Neil: - 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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Neil deGrasse Tyson makes a big bang with Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.--Sloane Crosley "Vanity Fair"

Tyson is a master of streamlining and simplification....taking mind-bogglingly complex ideas, stripping them down to their nuts and bolts, padding them with colorful allegories and dorky jokes, and making them accessible to the layperson-- "Salon"

This book will keep you fascinated with succinct and dynamic explanations of a wide variety of astronomical topics. A winner that every astronomy enthusiast should have on the bookshelf!--David J. Eicher "Astronomy"

This may have been written for people in a hurry, but I urge you to take your time. It will all be over far too soon.-- "BBC"

Engaging and illuminating.-- "GoodReads"

Tyson manifests science brilliantly....[his] insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator.-- "Forbes"

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will blow your mind....it is awesome.-- "Hackernoon"

Infectiously enthusiastic, humorous and, above all, accessible....reading Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is both a humbling and exhilarating experience.-- "BookPage"