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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil Degrasse Tyson
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil Degrasse Tyson
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Overall rating: 4.4453783 / 5 from 238 reviews.

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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson is celebrated for its accessible language and engaging chapters, making complex astrophysics topics understandable and enjoyable for a broad audience. Customers praise the book for its informative content and Tyson's ability to simplify scientific concepts.

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Review highlights

  • "Very quick and interesting read." — Belvadere
  • "The book is an easy read and comical at times :)" — Angie
  • "This book was an incredible read!" — Nabil

Reviews

Great for the hobbyist

"This book delivers a swift, witty tour of the universe, distilling big concepts like dark matter, cosmic evolution, the Big Bang, into sharp, digestible chapters. Tyson’s voice is warm and humorous, making complex physics feel inviting rather than overwhelming. Though brief, it’s a lively primer that sparks curiosity and rewards rereading."

— Hunter (4/5)

Great for the hobbyist

"This book delivers a swift, witty tour of the universe, distilling big concepts like dark matter, cosmic evolution, the Big Bang, into sharp, digestible chapters. Tyson’s voice is warm and humorous, making complex physics feel inviting rather than overwhelming. Though brief, it’s a lively primer that sparks curiosity and rewards rereading."

— Hunter (4/5)

Physics for Poets

"A breezy approach to a complex subject, de Grasse Tyson pulls no punches in admitting to what we do not know while plainly making the case for what we do know. The universe has never been more accessible or more mysterious."

— Dr. A. (5/5)

Physics for Poets

"A breezy approach to a complex subject, de Grasse Tyson pulls no punches in admitting to what we do not know while plainly making the case for what we do know. The universe has never been more accessible or more mysterious."

— Dr. A. (5/5)

great little book

"bought for my teen son as a quick read as he appreciates NdGT's work"

— Renee (5/5)

Christmas gift

"My son was thrilled and looking forward to digging into the book"

— Melissa (5/5)

great little book

"bought for my teen son as a quick read as he appreciates NdGT's work"

— Renee (5/5)

Christmas gift

"My son was thrilled and looking forward to digging into the book"

— Melissa (5/5)

Easy Reading

"The book was an easy read, and it is interesting and the science was easy to understand."

— Not E. (4/5)

Easy Reading

"The book was an easy read, and it is interesting and the science was easy to understand."

— Not E. (4/5)

Q&A

  • Published date: May 02, 2017
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 144
  • Publisher: WW Norton
  • ISBN: 9780393609394
  • Dimensions: 4.7" W x 0.85" L x 7.5" H
Neil deGrasse Tyson makes a big bang with Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. —Sloane Crosley, Vanity Fair

Tyson is a master of streamlining and simplification....taking mind-bogglingly complex ideas, stripping them down to their nuts and bolts, padding them with colorful allegories and dorky jokes, and making them accessible to the layperson—Salon

This book will keep you fascinated with succinct and dynamic explanations of a wide variety of astronomical topics. A winner that every astronomy enthusiast should have on the bookshelf!—David J. Eicher, Astronomy

This may have been written for people in a hurry, but I urge you to take your time. It will all be over far too soon.—BBC

Engaging and illuminating.—GoodReads

Tyson manifests science brilliantly....[his] insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator.—Forbes

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will blow your mind....it is awesome. —Hackernoon

Infectiously enthusiastic, humorous and, above all, accessible....reading Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is both a humbling and exhilarating experience. —BookPage
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. He lives in New York City.

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