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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- astrophysics
- space
- universe
- dark matter
- cosmos
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Why I'd hand it to you
Neil deGrasse Tyson packs the basics of the universe into short chapters: the Big Bang, gravity, dark matter, dark energy and why the cosmos looks the way it does. Each one is short enough to finish in a sitting, and his enthusiasm is contagious. It is a nice gift for curious people who don't have time for a big science book. The trade-off is that it moves very fast. Some chapters cram in a lot of ideas without much explanation, so beginners may feel lost and science fans may feel it barely scratches the surface. Treat it as an appetizer, not the meal.
— Matt Jordan
Quick summary
- Book
- Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Who it's for
- Busy, curious readers who want a quick taste of cosmology and see it as a starting point.
- Key topics
- The Big Bang and gravity
- Dark matter and dark energy
- The cosmos
- Shelves
- Science, General Nonfiction
Details
- Author
- Neil deGrasse Tyson
- ASIN
- 0393609391
- On these shelves
- Science General Nonfiction
- Short link
mattsbooks.org/r/aphu
