Letters from an Astrophysicist Hardcover - 2019
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
Inviting readers to go behind the scenes of his public fame by unveiling his candid correspondence with people across the globe, this hand-picked collection of 100 letters draws upon cosmic perspectives to address a vast array of questions about science, faith, philosophy, life, and of course, Pluto.
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- Title Letters from an Astrophysicist
- Author Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Binding Hardcover
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
- Date 2019
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index
- Bookseller's Inventory # G1324003316I3N01
- ISBN 9781324003311 / 1324003316
- Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
- Dimensions 7.4 x 5 x 1 in (18.80 x 12.70 x 2.54 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Cosmology, Astrophysics
- Dewey Decimal Code 523.01
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From the rear cover
Praise for the #1 New York Times best-selling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry:
"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!"
- David J. Eicher, Astronomy
"Grappling with the scope of the universe...is no simple endeavor, but in this tidy overview, [Tyson] succeeds with seeming effortlessness."
- John McMurtrie, San Francisco Chronicle
"Tyson's insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator."
- Carmine Gallo, Forbes
"A great gift for the scientifically inclined (but busy)."
- Laura Pearson, Chicago Tribune
"Lovely book. Last chapter worthy of Carl Sagan himself."
- Richard Dawkins
Media reviews
Citations
- Booklist, 10/01/2019, Page 7
- Kirkus Reviews, 09/15/2019, Page 0