Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos: The Story of the Scientific Quest for the Secret of the Universe
Dennis Overbye
An examination of the events, people and discoveries made in the field of cosmology and toward understanding of the nature of the universe.
ScienceScience · medium confidenceScience81 signalsLlm Classifier: Science -> ScienceKeyword Classifier: Nature & Environment -> Nature & EnvironmentAward Category: Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and Technology -> ScienceScience & Discovery
Award History
0 wins · 2 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and TechnologyMajor | 1991 | Finalist | Secondary source |
| National Book Critics Circle Award for NonfictionMajor | 1991 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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