Death By Black Hole: And Other Cosmic QuandariesW. W. Norton & Company, 2007 M01 16 - 384 páginas A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist. “One of today’s best popularizers of science.”—Kirkus Reviews. Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic 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 conflicts. "The Search for Life in the Universe" explores astral life from the frontiers of astrobiology. And "Hollywood Nights" assails the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. Known for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while simultaneously sharing his infectious excitement about our universe. |
Contenido
Preface | 11 |
THE NATURE OF KNOWLEDGE | 23 |
THE KNOWLEDGE OF NATURE | 67 |
Antimatter Matters | 102 |
WAYS AND MEANS OF NATURE How Nature presents herself to the inquiring mind | 109 |
The Importance of Being Constant | 111 |
Speed Limits | 119 |
Going Ballistic | 127 |
Goldilocks and the Three Planets | 207 |
Water Water | 213 |
Living Space | 221 |
Life in the Universe | 229 |
Our Radio Bubble | 238 |
WHEN THE UNIVERSE TURNS BAD All the ways the cosmos wants to kill | 247 |
Chaos in the Solar System | 249 |
Coming Attractions | 254 |
On Being Dense | 135 |
Over the Rainbow | 144 |
Cosmic Windows | 152 |
Colors of the Cosmos | 161 |
Cosmic Plasma | 168 |
Fire and Ice | 175 |
THE MEANING OF LIFE The challenges and triumphs of knowing how we got here | 183 |
Dust to Dust | 185 |
Forged in the Stars | 192 |
Send in the Clouds | 199 |
Ends of the World | 263 |
Galactic Engines | 268 |
Knock Em Dead | 275 |
SCIENCE AND CULTURE | 289 |
On Being Baffled | 303 |
Let There Be Dark | 320 |
SCIENCE AND | 335 |
The Perimeter of Ignorance | 353 |
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