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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson (2017, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNorton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-100393609391
ISBN-139780393609394
eBay Product ID (ePID)235291247
Product Key Features
Book TitleAstrophysics for People in a Hurry
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicPhysics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, Space Science, Time
GenreScience
AuthorNeil Degrasse Tyson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight9.2 Oz
Item Length7.6 in
Item Width4.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-005442
ReviewsEven readers normally adverse to anything to do with physics or chemistry will find Tyson's wittily delivered explanations compelling and disarmingly entertaining., 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!, Tyson manifests science brilliantly....[his] insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator., With 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., 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., ""Masterly....A sublime introduction to some of the most exciting ideas in astrophysics that will leave readers wanting more."", A short and sweet explanation of the nature of space and time and how we mesh with the universe at large., 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, Infectiously enthusiastic, humorous and, above all, accessible....reading Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is both a humbling and exhilarating experience., Masterly....A sublime introduction to some of the most exciting ideas in astrophysics that will leave readers wanting more.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal523.01
SynopsisOver a year on the New York Times bestseller list and more than a million copies sold. The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. 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., Over a year on the New York Times bestseller list and more than a million copies sold. The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist., 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.
LC Classification NumberQB461.T97 2017
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- 08 Nov, 2024
Science as she should be taught
I never thought I would find astrophysics not just vaguely of interest but utterly compelling. I often have to reread a paragraph two or three times BUT when it makes sense finally, it really makes sense.I plan to buy several more copies and gift these to my friends who may never read it (their loss) but may gift it to others that will appreciate this little gem. I am going online to see what else I can find by this author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Oct, 2019
Mind blowing stuff!
I have read it over and over. Mind blowing stuff. The author has an easy style that makes Astrophysics a joy. My mind has been sucked into a black hole that’s a new dimension for my brain.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Feb, 2018
Astrophysics
Good book for those new to the subject. Engagingly written and entertaining. Enjoyed it a lot except for the last chapter in which the author wrings his hands over the fact that not everyone has the financial means and opportunity to study astrophysics as he has done- out of place and a bit goofy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Feb, 2024
Astrophysics for everyone: A Review
The book makes studying astrophysics very interesting. Its like we are learning face to face with an expert in a friendly manner and we come to know about amazing concepts about universe. Just little basic knowledge is required to understand the book.
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- 31 Dec, 2020
Astronomy in a nutshell to evoke interest for deeper study
Love the author, love the topic so it couldn't go wrong. Perfect to those interested in astronomy and astrophysics on a base level. Pretty cover too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Oct, 2021
Decent explanation of physics
I took AP physics in high school and I am now 48 and wanted a refresher. It is a great explanation of what you may question. It does not go into great depth of each issue but if you have more questions on a subject you can always look it up at a different time. But it is an easy read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Apr, 2018
Not lightweight, but probably as lightweight as possible when pondering the wonders of our universe.
This book took all my concentration even though its title advertises it "for people in a hurry". There were pages dealing with the discoveries of astrophysics which were beyond my comprehension. Even so, the material is fascinating. Overwhelmingly fascinating. Like learning that "night and day, a hundred billion neutrinos from the Sun pass through each square inch of your body, every second, without a trace of interaction with your body's atoms". How about pondering the idea that infinity goes in both directions - outwards to the universe and inwards to the molecular. WHEW! WHAT? I am grateful Neil Tyson attempted to share these laws of science with us nonscientists. I highly recommend this book. I am on my second time through now.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Mar, 2023
Good scope, not a lot of depth
This provided a good, high level summary of astrophysics, in a very conversational and at times, humorous manner. For a person like me, with math/chemistry/physics degrees who wanted to catch up to the latest thinking, it was broad but very superficial, which was a bit of a disappointment. Not a single equation (or illustration that I can remember) in the entire book. For someone with no science background, it might be a bit of a hard read in places, as it contains a fair amount of particle physics along the way.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jun, 2017
Simple explanations your kids would understand
Discover Magazine is to Scientific American what "Highlights" is to Good Housekeeping - the same content on a simpler level. This book continues that level of comprehension - about middle-school. Tyson uses his own personal style of effective, practical introductions to astrophysics which he used successfully in the remake of Cosmos. If you are not familiar with the subject matter in the book, the explanations are excellent. If, however, you hoped to learn something deeper, keep reading Scientific American articles.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Mar, 2021
A catchy title that suited me and others who work and have little free time.
Mine is a hardback book, in an easy to read size for arthritic hands, and easy to carry and read at lunch break.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
