{"product_id":"coming-of-age-in-the-milky-way-9780060535957","title":"Coming of Age in the Milky Way","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the second-century celestial models of Ptolemy to modern-day research institutes and quantum theory, this classic book offers a breathtaking tour of astronomy and the brilliant, eccentric personalities who have shaped it. From the first time mankind had an inkling of the vast space that surrounds us, those who study the universe have had to struggle against political and religious preconceptions. They have included some of the most charismatic, courageous, and idiosyncratic thinkers of all time. In \u003cem\u003eComing of Age in the Milky Way, \u003c\/em\u003e Timothy Ferris uses his unique blend of rigorous research and captivating narrative skill to draw us into the lives and minds of these extraordinary figures, creating a landmark work of scientific history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFerris, Timothy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eTimothy Ferris's works include \u003cem\u003eSeeing in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mind's Sky\u003c\/em\u003e (both \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best books of the year), and \u003cem\u003eThe Whole Shebang\u003c\/em\u003e (listed by \u003cem\u003eAmerican Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e as one of the one hundred most influential books of the twentieth century). A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Ferris has taught in five disciplines at four universities. He is an emeritus professor at the University of California, Berkeley and a former editor of Rolling Stone. His articles and essays have appeared in \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker, Time, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, National Geographic, Scientific American, The Nation, The New Republic, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e, and many other publications. A contributor to CNN and National Public Radio, Ferris has made three prime-time PBS television specials: \u003cem\u003eThe Creation of the Universe, Life Beyond Earth, and Seeing in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e. He lives in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985480155410,"sku":"9780060535957","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b2a259f7-c186-4f9f-a625-0fde673a720f.jpg?v=1769537155","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/coming-of-age-in-the-milky-way-9780060535957","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}