The Book Prize Index

Cosmos

Carl Sagan

The best-selling science book ever published in the English language, COSMOS is a magnificent overview of the past, present, and future of science. Brilliant and provocative, it traces today's knowledge and scientific methods to their historical roots, blending science and philosophy in a wholly energetic and irresistible way.

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Award History

0 wins · 1 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
National Book Award for Science HardcoverMajor1981FinalistSecondary source
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  2. 02 Central places

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  3. 03 Suggested argument

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  4. 04 Reading orientation

    25 / 100 academic

    Serious trade

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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 40%.