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| Original Title: | Astrophysics for People in a Hurry |
| ISBN: | 0393609391 (ISBN13: 9780393609394) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Grammy Award Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album (2018), Goodreads Choice Award for Science & Technology (2017) |
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Hardcover | Pages: 224 pages Rating: 4.09 | 97997 Users | 10579 Reviews
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| Title | : | Astrophysics for People in a Hurry |
| Author | : | Neil deGrasse Tyson |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 224 pages |
| Published | : | May 2nd 2017 by W. W. Norton Company |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Science. Audiobook. Physics. Space. Astronomy. Adult |
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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.
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Ratings: 4.09 From 97997 Users | 10579 ReviewsWrite Up About Books Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
3/23/2020 - I have suffered with some insomnia lately, what with all the chaos going on in the world right now. I found that turning the television on in the bedroom with the volume on low works well to quiet my insanely hyperactive mind, especially if the voices are soothing and calming. Some of my favorites: any of those documentary shows that deal with oceans and animals and such, the shows about our vast universe, and Bob Ross. The voices are super quiet and there are no drastic/suddenAstrophysics for People in a Hurry is a very readable account of the creation of the universe and how the universe works, as related by Neil deGrasse Tyson.I had this on my watch list for a long time but didn't pull the trigger until it went on sale for $1.99.Since the first movie I saw in the theater was a rerelease of Star Wars sometime in the early 80s, space has always given me a sense of wonder. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is an easily digestible summation of the universe, from the
"The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you."- Neil deGrasse Tyson"People who believe they are ignorant of nothing have neither looked for, nor stumbled upon, the boundary between what is known and unknown in the universe."- Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysics for People in a HurryPhysicists are a unique breed. Most people exist in a sphere that is directly impacted by the work of physicists, but only possess a minimal knowledge of some basic Newtonian physics. But even with this gap
I have always been more of a words person than a numbers person. I stopped enjoying science in school when numbers got involved, somewhere around Honors Chemistry. This book was perfect for me. Written in an engaging, approachable style, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry has reignited my interest in science, particularly in astronomy. I learned a lot, only by rereading passages several times and then putting the book down to think for a few minutes before continuing, but mostly I came away with
Actually, if you're in a hurry to understand astrophysics, might want give that pipe dream up. Although this book is a brilliant and well written group of essays by one of the greatest minds of our time, it is not a quick read. I'll grant ya that it's not a huge tome, but the amount of info on every page is amazing. I often had to put it down and let just a few lines sink in. If you truly want to grasp even just the edges of astrophysics you won't read this book in a hurry. You will take the
My library had this on audio, and it is read by the author, astrophysics ROCK STAR, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Resistance is futile!Look, most of this went WAY the eff over my head, not ashamed to admit. But, it was Neil deGrasse Tyson reading the foreign language of astrophysics, so I'm positive something got through. Osmosis or something.I listen to his podcast, StarTalk sometimes, and that one is a bit easier to follow. Okay, a lot easier.What did I take away? Oh, who am I kidding? I can't remember
I think it's pretty self explanatory what this book is about so no need to summarize. I have to say though that I'm generally not a fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson, because a lot of times he'll just indulge the actual stupid things other people say. Like the whole "debate" about whether or not we're living in a simulation after Elon Musk made that comment. Every time this happens I can't find any actually science news in my newsfeeds because now suddenly everyone is only talking about that one dumb
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