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Death by Black Hole
And Other Cosmic Quandaries
Book • 2017
This book is an anthology of over 40 essays written by Neil deGrasse Tyson, originally published in Natural History magazine between 1995 and 2005.
It covers a wide range of cosmic topics, such as the augmentation of human senses for scientific discovery, the universal laws of physics, the pitfalls of generalizing from limited evidence, and the various ways the universe can pose threats to life.
The book also explores the interface between science and culture, including critiques of astronomical errors in popular films and discussions on the role of religion in science.
Tyson's writing is characterized by his conversational tone and infectious enthusiasm for astrophysics.
It covers a wide range of cosmic topics, such as the augmentation of human senses for scientific discovery, the universal laws of physics, the pitfalls of generalizing from limited evidence, and the various ways the universe can pose threats to life.
The book also explores the interface between science and culture, including critiques of astronomical errors in popular films and discussions on the role of religion in science.
Tyson's writing is characterized by his conversational tone and infectious enthusiasm for astrophysics.
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Cosmic Queries – Stoner Edition with Janna Levin
Mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson as one of his books on the universe, a New York Times bestseller.
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