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The end of everything (astrophysically speaking)

A rising star in astrophysics presents an accessible and eye-opening look at five ways the universe could end, and the lessons each scenario reveals about the most important concepts in cosmology.

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Main Author:	Mack, Katherine J., 1981- (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Scribner, 2020.
Edition:	First Scribner hardcover edition.
Subjects:	End of the universe. Astrophysics.
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Summary:	A rising star in astrophysics presents an accessible and eye-opening look at five ways the universe could end, and the lessons each scenario reveals about the most important concepts in cosmology.
Item Description:	Includes index.
Physical Description:	ix, 226 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN:	9781982103545 198210354X
Author Notes:	Dr. Katie Mack is a theoretical astrophysicist exploring a range of questions at the interface of particle physics and cosmology, the study of the universe from beginning to end. She currently holds the position of Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, where she carries out research on dark matter and the early universe and works to make physics more accessible to the general public. Her first book, The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) , was a New York Times Notable Book. Dr. Mack has written for a number of popular publications, such as The New York Times , The Washington Post , Scientific American , Slate , Sky & Telescope , BBC Science Focus , and Cosmos magazine. You can read more about Dr. Mack and her work at AstroKatie.com.