The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred - Softcover

Prescod-Weinstein, Chanda

 
9781541724686: The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1541724682 ISBN 13: 9781541724686
Publisher: Bold Type Books, 2022

Synopsis

From a star astrophysicist, a journey into the world of particle physics and the cosmos -- and a call for more just, inclusive practice of science.

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About the Author

Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is an assistant professor of physics and astronomy and core faculty in women's and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire. She is also a columnist for New Scientist and Physics World. Her research in theoretical physics focuses on cosmology, neutron stars, and dark matter. She also does research in Black feminist science, technology, and society studies. Nature recognized her as one of 10 people who shaped science in 2020, and Essence has recognized her as one of "15 Black Women Who Are Paving the Way in STEM and Breaking Barriers." A cofounder of Particles for Justice, she received the 2017 LGBT+ Physicists Acknowledgement of Excellence Award for her contributions to improving conditions for marginalized people in physics and the 2021 American Physical Society Edward A. Bouchet Award for her contributions to particle cosmology. Originally from East L.A., she divides her time between the New Hampshire Seacoast and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Publisher
Bold Type Books
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1541724682
ISBN 13 
9781541724686
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
336

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