Within my skull, where all of those vital pieces of data surrounding science are supposed to be stored, there is instead a vast beaker-shaped void of ignorance. In high school, while we were supposed to be studying the musculature of the formaldehyde-soaked amphibians pinned ignominiously to their coffinesque metal trays, I was far more interested in studying the effects of adding fire to small green buds. by W. W. Norton Company, Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries. Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2020. Of course, this is the type of book I will almost always pick up from the library. Please try again. By Katie Peek. Death by Black Hole is the perfect book for the reader who wants answers to questions about the univer. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2020. How did it all begin and where are we going are just some of the cosmic quandaries that are tackled. This is a great introduction into the world of astrophysics for the lay person. Please try your request again later. Don't have to be an academic to enjoy this book . September 2nd 2014 Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. However, in real life he is the director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City and is an extremely accomplished astrophysicist. Allow me to indulge in a little pun here- And it ends with a bang. We’d love your help. The only way we can see them is through their effect on other things, (i.e a star orbiting around "nothing", which is in fact a black hole). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2013. I feel that the reason that people do not understand science in the US today is because we have a foolish tradition of thinking that the only way to "know" physics is through the terse formalism of mathematics. Neil DeGrasse Tyson has a great narrative skill in explaining these concepts to people who haven't studied them formally. I've read quite a bit of these types of books, physics for the layperson, and this book was probably my least favorite. If you're worried about what might happen to you if you inadvertently get a little, tinsy bit too close to a black hole. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. in this young, still fertile century, there may not be a better emissary and evangelist for scientific curiosity than neil degrasse tyson. Something went wrong. I have often lamented the passing of my favorite popular scientist, Carl Sagan, by talking about how necessary he is right now. DEATH BY BLACK HOLE AND OTHER COSMIC QUANDARIES BY NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: An astrophysicist for the American Museum of Natural History, director of the world famous Hayden Planetarium, and columnist for Natural History magazine, Neil DeGrasse Tyson brings to the non-scientific world the ideal book for those fascinated with space, the cosmos, black holes, and all the questions and wonders therein. Discussion Thread, Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Shares His Reading Recommendations. During my brief time wandering the hallways of the University world, I was able to do away with my prerequisite requirement by taking an “Arts of Science” course tailor-made for those more interested in empathy than entropy and, while I did manage to get a crocodile on my report card, all I took away from that class was an abiding hatred for hippies. Mr. deGrasse Tyson does a great job providing the reader with the history of both the universe as well as the field of astrophysics, which he does so with his trademark charm and sense of humor. I can already see the masses of Tyson fans charging ahead just to light me aflame for having the audicity to doubt a word he says, but so I must. It's funny and engaging in a way you couldn't imagine a book about astrophysics being (without reading this book). Dr. Tyson’s also got some popular internet memes styled after him such as the “we got a bad ass over here” meme. Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020. He is literally pushing my imagination to the limits. Welcome back. Plus, it touches on many other science/culture conundrums that are great food for thought. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. During my brief time wandering the hallways of the University world, I was able to do away. It is a collection of essays on science for the magazine Natural History. Within my skull, where all of those vital pieces of data surrounding science are supposed to be stored, there is instead a vast beaker-shaped void of ignorance. Latest. Black holes are expected to form when a massive star dies. Tyson went on to earn his BA in Physics from Harvard and his PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a force to reckon with. ―Entertainment Weekly. Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2017. Refresh and try again. There's a problem loading this menu right now. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Fun stuff for a nerd like me. Because so much matter is being forced into such a small space, the gravity is extremely high, so not even light can escape. These subjects don’t fly into the mainstream mainly due to their own complexity and unseen indirect connection to our daily lives. He uses a language and vocabulary accessible to most of the people who graduated highschool. Excellent for use and does its job well. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It's easy to get into as a result, and Tyson has a good style that stays entertaining while being informative. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. the bronx-raised astrophysicist's ability to succinctly, accessibly, and entertainingly convey even the headiest and most complex of subjects is itself a marvel. One of America's best-known astrophysicists, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious fascination for our universe. For me this book was merely okay. Another of those books that I think that if I would have read them when I was 15-25 years old , I would have changed my career. I’m no scientist, so I need someone who understands these concepts to explain them in a way that we can relate to. His humor and straightforwardness were some of the best things about the History Channel documentary. Brilliant . This book was much harder than Astrophysics for people in a hurry! NDT adds some fun with his quirks and humor. Though many pages and chapters about the particulars of matter, energy, space, and time—the physics of the universe—were very difficult for my scientifically illiterate mind to comprehend, I read nearly ever page for nuggets of understanding. Each chapter is an independent essay and so I found myself reading one a day (kind of like a science devotional). Reviews. I've read most of Tyson's other books and have listened to more Star Talk episodes than I can count (particularly during the pandemic). I'd highly recommend for anyone who is curious and enjoys science! Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016. April 21, 2015. I’m glad I have the paperback edition as well because I most definitely will be re-reading this! "[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects…with great humor, humility, and―most important―humanity." See 2 questions about Death by Black Hole…, Best Popular Astronomy Books on Goodreads, Death By Black Hole: 22nd July - 5th August. I was sad that the book ended and is one that I can see myself pulling out again from time to time to re-read. However, still wonderful and I always enjoy Neil Degrasse Tyson’s sense of humor even though most of the puns went over my head. For example, say our Sun turned into a black hole tomorrow. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. A sort of a Nearly a Histhory of Everything but foccused mainly on astrophysics,writen as a series of articles touching diverse subjects. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published If you have seen the TV show Cosmos on either PBS or Fox, he is the new host for this revamped show which used to be hosted by Carl Sagan. 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