The Disordered Cosmos
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Science / Non-Fiction
The Disordered Cosmos
by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
—· 320 p· 2021
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About
From a star theoretical physicist, a journey into the world of particle physics and the cosmos -- and a call for a more just practice of science. In The Disordered Cosmos, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein shares her love for physics, from the Standard Model of Particle Physics and what lies beyond it, to the physics of melanin in skin, to the latest theories of dark matter -- all with a new spin informed by history, politics, and the wisdom of Star Trek. One of the leading physicists of her generati…
Pages
320
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Linguistic complexity
4/5
Complex
Thematic complexity
4/5
Rich
Rating
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Reader feel
Intersectional Analysis10
Worldbuilding8
Prose8
Narration8
Scientific Accessibility8
Emotional depth7
Pacing6
Plot twists1
My journey
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