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The Pluto Files

The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet

Neil deGrasse Tyson (American Museum of Natural History)

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English
Norton
03 October 2014
"In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted Pluto out of planethood. It is a wonder Pluto has any fans, yet during the mounting debate over Pluto's status, people rallied behind the extraterrestrial underdog. Pluto is entrenched in the American cultural, patriotic view of the cosmos and Neil deGrasse Tyson is on a quest to discover why. Only Tyson can tell this story: he was involved in the first exhibition to demote Pluto and consequently, Pluto lovers have freely shared their opinions with him. In his typically witty way, Tyson explores the history of planet classification and America's obsession with the ""planet"" that has recently been judged a dwarf."

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Imprint:   Norton
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 211mm,  Width: 157mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   420g
ISBN:   9780393350364
ISBN 10:   0393350363
Pages:   224
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet

Now, in The Pluto Files, Tyson offers a highly entertaining history of Pluto... -- New Scientist


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