Cosmic queries : StarTalk's guide to who we are, how we got here, and where we're going /
In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums, armed with wit, wisdom and cutting-edge science. Together with distinguished physicist James Trefil, Tyson presents questions that have preoccupied humanity for...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
National Geographic,
[2021]
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| Summary: | In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums, armed with wit, wisdom and cutting-edge science. Together with distinguished physicist James Trefil, Tyson presents questions that have preoccupied humanity for millennia. Then, using the latest theories, from the Big Bang to string theory and the multiverse, he explores the answers, bolstered with stunning images and the latest insights from missions to planets, moon, asteroids, and beyond. Filled with paradigm-shifting concepts arising from the ideas of astrophysics today, this enlightening book will inspire readers of all ages, offering new ways to understand the complexities of life and the universe we inhabit. |
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| Physical Description: | 309 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781426221774 1426221770 |