Marcia Bartusiak is an award-winning author whose previous books include Through a Universe Darkly, Thursday’s Universe, Einstein’s Unfinished Symphony, and Archives of the Universe. Her work has appeared in such publications as National Geographic, Smithsonian, Discover, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She teaches at MIT and lives in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
“With her trademark mix of meticulous research and vibrant prose,
Bartusiak weaves these discoveries into a narrative equal to the
excitement of that convulsive decade.” —Seed Magazine
"Bartusiak's intelligent and engaging book may well become the
standard popular account."--Washington Post
"Fascinating." —The Boston Globe
"A science writer of rare gifts. . . . Bartusiak manages to convey
the mind-bending complexity of the astronomers' task . . . while
never losing sight of the human elements." —San Francisco
Chronicle
“Compelling. . . . Meticulously researched . . . highly readable.”
--New Scientist
“Bartusiak chronicles the cosmic explorations that helped make
[Edwin] Hubble a star. . . . Her account is informative,
dramatic, and accessible....She sings songs to unsung
heroes.”--Tulsa World
“Bartusiak lovingly and meticulously traces the origins and
development of a big idea....Her enjoyable book is an exhaustively
researched exploration of both major and minor players.” —New Haven
Review
“Focuses on the dramatic insights, sidesteps and missed
opportunities, persistence, pride and bits of luck that accompany
the scientific process.” —Science News
“Peopled with a fascinating cast of characters . . . . The Day We
Found the Universe is a scientific thriller that brings to life the
many scientists who laid the foundation for Hubble's groundbreaking
accomplishments. . . . A great read, for anyone who enjoys a
compelling yarn.” —Montreal Gazette
During the first 50 years of the 20th century, astronomy theory met, and sometimes clashed, with astronomy data. Advances in instrumentation, mathematical calculations, and spectroscopy, along with a group of insightful people on the stage at the right time, made for high drama. Bartusiak, a renowned science writer (Through a Universe Darkly) and instructor at MIT, has crafted a remarkable story of the events and people leading to our awakening comprehension of the larger universe. Staying true to the scientific topic, she doesn't overburden the story with jargon. Yet Bartusiak presents figures like Edwin Hubble, Heber D. Curtis, Harlow Shapley, and George E. Hale with the skill of a novelist; their personalities transcend the page. This book will appeal to a wide readership, from scientists to those with an interest in science or the history of science.-Margaret F. Dominy, Drexel Univ. Lib., Philadelphia Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
"With her trademark mix of meticulous research and vibrant prose,
Bartusiak weaves these discoveries into a narrative equal to the
excitement of that convulsive decade." -Seed
Magazine
"Bartusiak's intelligent and engaging book may well become the
standard popular account."--Washington Post
"Fascinating." -The Boston Globe
"A science writer of rare gifts. . . . Bartusiak manages to convey
the mind-bending complexity of the astronomers' task . . . while
never losing sight of the human elements." -San Francisco
Chronicle
"Compelling. . . . Meticulously researched . . . highly readable."
--New Scientist
"Bartusiak chronicles the cosmic explorations that helped make
[Edwin] Hubble a star. . . . Her account is informative, dramatic,
and accessible....She sings songs to unsung heroes."--Tulsa
World
"Bartusiak lovingly and meticulously traces the origins and
development of a big idea....Her enjoyable book is an exhaustively
researched exploration of both major and minor players." -New
Haven Review
"Focuses on the dramatic insights, sidesteps and missed
opportunities, persistence, pride and bits of luck that accompany
the scientific process." -Science News
"Peopled with a fascinating cast of characters . . . . The Day
We Found the Universe is a scientific thriller that brings to
life the many scientists who laid the foundation for Hubble's
groundbreaking accomplishments. . . . A great read, for anyone who
enjoys a compelling yarn." -Montreal Gazette
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