| Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries Contributor(s): Degrasse Tyson, Neil (Author) |
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ISBN: 039335038X ISBN-13: 9780393350388 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $15.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Science | Cosmology - Science | Essays |
| Dewey: 523.887 |
| Lexile Measure: 1300 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.72 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Loyal readers of the monthly Universe essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, Death by Black Hole explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from what it would be like to be inside a black hole to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. One of America's best-known astrophysicists, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious fascination for our universe. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tyson, Neil DeGrasse: - 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.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. |