Description: Product InformationBringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson invokes the majesty of the universe to illuminate our most pressing problems, empowering people to use the tools of science to improve ourselves and our world. Starry Messenger makes a passionate case for the twin engines of enlightenment-a cosmic perspective and the rationality of science-to navigate our ever more divided world. Whether visiting ComicCon, a Las Vegas casino, geopolitical hotspots, or the world's most powerful telescopes, Tyson takes on all challengers of scientific truths with his characteristic humor and astronomical expertise. From insights on resolving global conflict to reminders of how precious it is to be alive, Tyson reveals, with warmth and eloquence, an array of brilliant and beautiful perspectives that apply to us all, informed and enlightened by knowledge of our place in the universe.Product IdentifiersPublisherHolt & Company, HenryISBN-101250861519ISBN-139781250861511eBay Product ID (ePID)28060733477Product Key FeaturesBook TitleStarry Messenger : Cosmic Perspectives on CivilizationAuthorNeil Degrasse TysonFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishTopicCivilization, Physics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, History, EssaysPublication Year2024GenreScience, HistoryNumber of Pages288 PagesDimensionsItem Length8.2inItem Height0.8inItem Width5.3inItem Weight8.5 OzAdditional Product FeaturesReviews"Every page is lit up by an original poetic imagination but bearing the unmistakable stamp of a rational mind, steeped in maths and science." --Richard Dawkins, author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion "Handsome, gregarious and passionate about his subject matter, Neil deGrasse Tyson...meditates on what a life studying the majesty of the stars and the planets can teach us about how to deal with all the messy social and political conflicts bedeviling us here on Earth...Engaging as ever...He is lucidly down-to-earth and charmingly enthusiastic." -- The Washington Post "Tyson has become the most influential science communicator in the country." -- Vox "Tyson takes a rational approach to the topics that divide us and the ideals we question. This book may make you rethink your place in the Universe...Strap in; it's quite the cosmic ride." -- Discover, "Every page is lit up by an original poetic imagination but bearing the unmistakable stamp of a rational mind, steeped in maths and science." --Richard Dawkins, author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion "Handsome, gregarious and passionate about his subject matter, Neil deGrasse Tyson...meditates on what a life studying the majesty of the stars and the planets can teach us about how to deal with all the messy social and political conflicts bedeviling us here on Earth...Engaging as ever...He is lucidly down-to-earth and charmingly enthusiastic." -- The Washington Post "Tyson has become the most influential science communicator in the country." -- Vox, "Handsome, gregarious and passionate about his subject matter, Neil deGrasse Tyson...meditates on what a life studying the majesty of the stars and the planets can teach us about how to deal with all the messy social and political conflicts bedeviling us here on Earth...Engaging as ever...He is lucidly down-to-earth and charmingly enthusiastic." -- The Washington Post "Tyson has become the most influential science communicator in the country." -- Vox "Tyson takes a rational approach to the topics that divide us and the ideals we question. This book may make you rethink your place in the Universe...Strap in; it's quite the cosmic ride." -- Discover "Every page is lit up by an original poetic imagination but bearing the unmistakable stamp of a rational mind, steeped in maths and science." --Richard Dawkins, author of The Selfish Gene and The God DelusionIntended AudienceTradeIllustratedYesItem description from the seller Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time-war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism-in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all.
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Book Title: Starry Messenger : Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization
Author: Neil Degrasse Tyson
Publisher: Holt & Company, Henry
Genre: Science, History
Original Language: English
Topic: Civilization, Physics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, History, Essays
