Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization
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Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time--war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race--in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all.
Book Details
- Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
- Publish Date: Jan 9th, 2024
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 8.20in - 5.30in - 0.90in - 0.55lb
- EAN: 9781250861511
- Categories: • Physics - Astrophysics• Essays• Philosophy & Social Aspects
About the Author
Tyson, Neil Degrasse: - Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, among other books. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he has served since 1996. Dr. Tyson is also the host and cofounder of the Emmy-nominated popular podcast StarTalk and its spinoff StarTalk Sports Edition, which combine science, humor, and pop culture. He is a recipient of 23 honorary doctorates, the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences, and the Distinguished Public Service Medal from NASA. Asteroid 13123 Tyson is named in his honor. He lives in New York City.
Praise for this book
"Every page is lit up by an original poetic imagination but bearing the unmistakable stamp of a rational mind, steeped in maths and science."
--Richard Dawkins, author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion
--The Washington Post
"Tyson has become the most influential science communicator in the country."
--Vox