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Cosmos / Carl Sagan. [reflections by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, foreword by Ann Druyan.].

Sagan, Carl, 1934-1996 (Author). Tyson, Neil deGrasse, (writer of foreword.). Druyan, Ann, 1949- (writer of introduction.).

Summary:

Presents an illustrated guide to the universe and to Earth's relationship to it, moving from theories of creation to humankind's discovery of the cosmos, to general relativity, to space missions, and beyond.

Record details

ISBN: 9780345539434
ISBN: 0345539435
Physical Description: xxix, 396 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 21 cm
Edition: Ballantine books trade paperback edition.
Publisher: New York : Ballantine, 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally published: New York : Random House, ©1980. "The classic bestseller. With a new foreword by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Introduction by Ann Druyan."--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-383) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The shores of the cosmic ocean -- One voice in the cosmic feud -- The harmony of worlds -- Heaven and hell -- Blues for a red planet -- Travelers' tales -- The backbone of the night -- Travels in space and time -- The lives of the stars -- The edge of forever --The persistence of memory -- Encyclopedia Galactica -- Who speaks for Earth?