Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (Thorndike Large Print Lifestyles)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (565 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1432843524 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 365 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space and a research associate in the department of astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. Tyson has written several nonfiction books, including Death by Black Hole, which was a New York Times bestse
Recommend for those who've never read his books! I DO NOT recommend for those who have read them. First off, I love Neil deGrasse Tyson. He's one of my idols and I aspire to be where he is. My issue with this book is that I read it directly after reading his book "Death by Black Hole"and A LOT of the content from that book is inserted into this oneword for word. It was disappointing to say the least. I pre-ordered this book two months ago and was excited when it came. I actually do really like the size of it, but the content troubles me.I will always read his books but I don't like that there is very little original content in this one. If you already own Death by Black Hole and Origins, save your . Kindle Customer said Great if it's your first book by him. I have read Origins, Death By Back Hole, and Space Chronicles before this one. I feel like I have read this book before. It reads like an updated Origins. Good material, but a waste of money for me.. A Quick Tour of the Current State of Astrophysics Kem White This is a quick tour through the current state of astrophysics in 12 essays. Tyson infuses the subject with his usual dynamic enthusiasm and humor. The subject is not presented especially deep but it is useful for anyone wanting to get a better layman's understanding of the Big Bang (weird stuff), dark matter (weirder stuff), and dark energy (way weirder stuff). Tyson gives you a good appreciation of how chemistry and biology are part of astrophysics. He concludes with an essay on "Reflections on the Cosmic Perspective" that shows even astrophysicists can have great wonder at the universe we live in. R
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.
EicherWith wry humor, keen vision, and abundant humanity, Neil deGrasse Tyson distills the big questions of space, time, and reality into short, insightful chapters you can enjoy with your morning coffee. A winner that every astronomy enthusiast should have on the bookshelf!--David J. It will all be over far too soon.Tyson manifests science brilliantly.his insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator.Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will blow your mind is awesome.Engaging and illuminating.This book will keep you fascinated with succinct and dynamic explanations of a wide variety of astronomical topics. "Masterly.A