Black Holes: A Very Short Introduction

by Katherine Blundell

Book Overview

Black holes are a constant source of fascination to many due to their mysterious nature. This Very Short Introduction, addresses a variety of questions, including what a black hole actually is, how they are characterized and discovered, and what would happen if you came too close to one.

Professor Katherine Blundell looks at the seemingly paradoxical, mysterious, and intriguing phenomena of black holes. Outlining their nature and characteristics,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199602662
• ISBN13: 9780199602667
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 6.7"