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The Disordered Cosmos

A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred

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The Disordered Cosmos

By: Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
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From a star theoretical physicist, “a love letter to the wonderous universe we call home, and an urge to think critically about how we explore its depths” (Smithsonian Magazine)

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 generation, Prescod-Weinstein is also one of the first one hundred Black American women to earn a PhD from a department of physics. Her vision of the cosmos is vibrant, buoyantly nontraditional, and grounded in Black feminist traditions.

Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Science Nonfiction Mathematics Social justice
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This book was a great starting point for learning about cosmology and physics.The science was well explained and easily understood. The discussion of racism, sexism and capitalism within science is extremely valuable, and taught me to think critically about science and the power structures within it. I will be recommending this book to anyone interested in learning about space.

Incredible book

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I haven’t read very far. I’m fascinated by cosmology but the writer’s frequent forays into racism, sexism and othe social justice issues leaves me cold. While I fully support them in their work, the juxtaposition of these topics makes me experience something akin to cognitive dissonance.

Came for the cosmology. Was disappointed.

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