Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

In this all-new book, Neil deGrasse Tyson adds new perspective to the aspects of life that divide us the most - war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race - in a way that seeks to achieve a deeper sense of unity for us all.  Using both a cosmic perspective and rationality of science, he provides an antidote to these divisive factors to help enlighten us all.

After thinking deeply about how science sees the world and about Earth as a planet, the human brain has the capacity to reset and recalibrate life's priorities, helping shape the actions we might take in response.  No outlook on culture, society, or civilization remains untouched.

From insights on resolving global conflict to reminders of how precious it is to be alive, Tyson reveals, with warmth and eloquence, an array of brilliant and beautiful truths that apply to us all, informed and enlightened by knowledge of our place in the universe.