Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space

by Isaac Asimov Narrated by Michael Jackson

Overview

For anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what it all means, Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space is indispensable. In this audio, Asimov's gift for popular and entertaining exposition has never been better deployed, with his succinct answers to the most intriguing questions about planets, stars, and galaxies. What are quasars? How was the Earth formed? Puzzled by pulsars? Perplexed by the Big Bang? Bewildered by black holes? Asimov has answers everyone can understand and enjoy. Treating humankind's evolving understanding of the universe as the world's longest-running detective story- bringing together the works of Copernicus, Newton, Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and other scientific pioneers- Asimov guides us on a wonderful romp around the globe and out to the farthest reaches of the universe.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

Asimov has now published at least 460 books and his list continues to grow. In this one, he tells us what scientists know today about the nature of the universe. He does so through 111 short (two- or three-page) chapters, each headed by a simple question: ``What is sunlight?''; ``What are stars?''; ``How old is the universe?''; etc. The answers include historical background and current theory, presented in simple, easy-to-read terms. Although most of this is familiar ground to regular readers of scientific books and magazines, it is a fine introduction to modern astronomical theory for the intellectually curious high school student or intelligent but scientifically illiterate adult.-- Harold D. Shane, Baruch Coll., CUNY

From the Publisher

A fine introduction to modern astronomical theory.”—Library Journal

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176874358
Publisher:	Phoenix Books, Inc.
Publication date:	10/01/1991
Edition description:	Unabridged

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1. WHAT IS THE SHAPE OF THE EARTH?
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