BOOK REVIEW: ASTROPHYSICS FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY
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https://doi.org/10.31110/fmo2025.v40i4-11Keywords:
science popularization, school physics, motivational tool, critical thinking, interdisciplinary, educational potential, cultural adaptationAbstract
This review examines the effectiveness of Tyson’s popularization approach for physics education, focusing on the balance between accessibility and scientific rigour in conveying complex astrophysical concepts to both students and general audiences. It evaluates
the pedagogical potential of the book within the Ukrainian secondary school curriculum and offers practical recommendations for its classroom application.
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