The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet
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Neil deGrasse Tyson delves into humanity's peculiar and passionate attachment to Pluto, exploring the cultural and historical forces that elevated this distant celestial body to "America's Favorite Planet." When the International Astronomical Union controversially reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet in 2006, a wave of public outcry ensued, revealing a deep-seated affection for the underdog of our solar system. Tyson masterfully weaves together the scientific debate with the cultural phenomenon, examining how Pluto's discovery, its namesake cartoon character, and a sense of national pride cemented its place in the American psyche. Through witty anecdotes and insightful analysis, this book unravels the fascinating story behind our cosmic kinship with a world that defied easy categorization.
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paperback
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
Published Jan 1, 2009
224 pages
ISBN: 9780393337327
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
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