Space Chronicles

Facing the Ultimate Frontier

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Avis Lang

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Norton
03 October 2014

Mathematics & Sciences; Science funding & policy; Popular astronomy & space

America's space program is at a turning point. After decades of global primacy, NASA has ended the space-shuttle program, cutting off its access to space. No astronauts will be launched in an American craft, from American soil, until the 2020s, and NASA may soon find itself eclipsed by other countries' space programs.

With his signature wit and thought-provoking insights, Neil deGrasse Tyson-one of our foremost thinkers on all things space-illuminates the past, present, and future of space exploration and brilliantly reminds us why NASA matters now as much as ever. As Tyson reveals, exploring the space frontier can profoundly enrich many aspects of our daily lives, from education systems and the economy to national security and morale. For America to maintain its status as a global leader and a technological innovator, he explains, we must regain our enthusiasm and curiosity about what lies beyond our world.

Provocative, humorous, and wonderfully readable, Space Chronicles represents the best of Tyson's recent commentary, including a must-read prologue on NASA and partisan politics. Reflecting on topics that range from scientific literacy to space-travel missteps, Tyson gives us an urgent, clear-eyed, and ultimately inspiring vision for the future.

By: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Edited by: Avis Lang
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 302g
ISBN: 9780393350371
ISBN 10: 0393350371
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 03 October 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier

Astrophysicist and supremely entertaining science popularizer Neil deGrasse Tyson is on a crusade to convince everyone of the political, economic and security benefits of space-science research and exploration. -- Nature Astrophysicist and supremely entertaining science popularizer Neil deGrasse Tyson is on a crusade to convince everyone of the political, economic and security benefits of space-science research and exploration. -- Nature Tyson is an entertaining writer with a startling imagination... -- Sky at Night Tyson is an entertaining writer with a startling imagination... -- Sky at Night There is much to enjoy here, and nothing too arcane for a non-space cadet to follow. -- Dava Sobel There is much to enjoy here, and nothing too arcane for a non-space cadet to follow. -- Dava Sobel ...written in an engaging style... -- Observatory Magazine ...written in an engaging style... -- The Observatory ...well written, anecdotal and humorous... -- SSR ...well written, anecdotal and humorous... -- SSR