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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

by Neil Degrasse Tyson

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The universe in brief

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    Over a year on The New York Times bestseller list

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The universe in brief

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s introduction to astrophysics ranges across questions of space, time, and humanity’s place in the cosmos. Its 144 pages cover topics from the Big Bang, black holes, quarks, and quantum mechanics to the search for planets and life beyond Earth. Organized in short chapters, the book offers a compact survey of ideas and subjects that connect the very small with the vast scale of the universe.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking a concise introduction to astrophysics and cosmology.
  • People interested in topics such as black holes, quantum mechanics, and the search for life beyond Earth.
  • Those who prefer a broad science overview arranged in short chapters.

Themes

Astrophysics and cosmologySpace and timeThe search for life beyond EarthHumanity’s place in the universe

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Book overview

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.

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