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Death By Black Hole and Other Cosmic Quandaries

Paperback • 2014 • English

Death By Black Hole and Other Cosmic Quandaries

By Neil deGrasse Tyson

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About the book

Readers of his essays in Natural History magazine recognise Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favourite essays across a myriad of topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. "Holy Wars" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflic...Show more

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ISBN

9780393350388

Publisher

WW Norton & Co

Published year

2014

Language

English

Original title

Death By Black Hole and Other Cosmic Quandaries

Format

Paperback

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