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Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe

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13th April 2023

Price: £10.99

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781529331066

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Reviews

CARLO ROVELLI, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Helgoland
Delightful, funny, and yet rigorous and intelligent: only Jorge and Daniel can reach this exquisite balance
The Sun
A treat of a read
Library Journal
Easy-to-understand explanations of complex scientific theories and concepts. . . . This quirky, easily digestible book makes for a fun read
Physics Today
Cham and Whiteson use nontechnical language and humor to discuss the most up-to-date theories about the cosmos and humans' place in it. Illustrated with Cham's science-themed cartoons, the book is both educational and entertaining
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Amusing intro to the mysteries of the cosmos. . .The authors' answers always feel fresh, and Cham's fun cartoons are a treat. Entertaining and satisfying, this is sure to please
Kirkus
The authors' work fits neatly into the recently burgeoning market of breezy pop-science books full of jokes, asides, and cartoons that serve as introductions to concepts that require much further study to fully understand. A solid foundational education in a handful of lively scientific topics
Booklist
These are some of the biggest questions humanity has ever asked and the authors tackle them with wit, humor, expertise, and humility . . . an excellent, easy-to-understand resource for curious people who want to start learning about cosmology