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"Reading through is akin to receiving a private museum
tour from an expert scientist. . . . The authors present
challenging content in accessible prose as they lead readers from
our solar system to the edge of the visible universe, getting
into the how and the what of just about everything there is to
know about the cosmos. . . . As Tyson, Strauss, and Gott explain
the cutting-edge physics of multiverses, superstring theory,
M-theory, and the benefits of colonizing space, even seasoned
science readers will learn something new."--Publishers Weekly
"An accessible and comprehensive overview of our universe by
three eminent astrophysicists. . . . An entertaining introduction
to astronomy."--Kirkus
"All three [authors] write in informal, conversational tones, and
the text is sprinkled with genuinely funny non sequiturs, such as
a brief rumination on dwarfs versus dwarves and commentary on
English-speaking aliens in Star Trek. . . . What the book does
very well is to present not just what we know about the universe
but how we know it."--Science
"Three of the leading voices in astrophysics take us on a
well-illustrated tour that includes Pluto, questions of
intelligent life, and whether the universe is
infinite."--Philadelphia Inquirer
"The text is written in an informal and approachable style,
referencing many popular-culture icons. . . . This book will open
up some of the newest and most sophisticated concepts in
astrophysics to a general audience, helping all of us better
understand the universe we live in."--Booklist
"This book is anything but another ho-hum book on astrophysics. .
. . Unlike many popular scientific books that are very esoteric,
this one is more like a conversation between expert and
interested lay person. . . . [Welcome to the Universe] will be a
great read for any non-scientist but also science curious
persons. It is certainly a good book for the teacher of science
at any level as well as the high school and college student. Any
reader will be able to see how some complex scientific thoughts
fit together."--NSTA Recommends
"Their laudable goal is communicating vast, cosmic ideas in ways
that are accessible without being simplistic."--Washington Post
"If you have a passing interest in astrophysics and would like to
deepen it, this book is for you. . . . An authoritative book
written with humour and charm."--Marcus Chown, Times Higher
Education
"As citizens of the cosmos, we are duty bound to explore it. So
opine astrophysicists Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Struass, and
Richard Gott, guides on this bracing expedition through dusty
galactic hinterlands and the vast theoretical vistas of Albert
Einstein's work."--Nature
"The authors remind us that even though people are not the center
of the universe, we are an intelligent species able to measure,
theorize, comprehend, and explore the limits of knowledge. An
excellent introduction that will equip readers to follow current
astronomical discoveries."--Library Journal
From the Back Cover
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"The authors maintain the individual charms of their distinct
voices chapter by chapter so the reader has the visceral sense of
science shared, passed from one mind to another, almost as though
through an oral history--ultimately, a warm welcome to the
universe."--Janna Levin, author of Black Hole Blues and Other
Songs from Outer Space
"Readers will enjoy the big ideas in this lively and enjoyable
book."--Robert P. Kirshner, author of The Extravagant Universe
"All three of these authors are experts in the field, and they
are also engaging writers. This is a very good book. There is
nothing on the market that quite matches it."--Sean Carroll,
author of The Particle at the End of the Universe: How the Hunt
for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World
"As an astronomer, I admire the clever and artful way so much
frontier cosmology is covered in this book. I enjoyed reading it
immensely."--Chris Impey, coauthor of Dreams of Other Worlds: The
Amazing Story of Unmanned Space Exploration