The Collapsing Universe
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The Collapsing Universe is a popular science book by Isaac Asimov that explains black holes, stellar evolution, and the ultimate fate of the cosmos in accessible, non-technical language.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Collapsing Universe canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1799666 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Collapsing Universe Context triple: [Asimov's New Guide to Science, relatedWork, The Collapsing Universe]
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A.
The Restless Universe
The Restless Universe is a popular science book by physicist Max Born that explains modern physics and quantum theory to a general audience in clear, accessible language.
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B.
Essai de cosmologie
Essai de cosmologie is an 18th-century philosophical and scientific treatise by Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis that explores the structure and origins of the universe within the framework of early Enlightenment cosmology.
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C.
With the Grain of the Universe
With the Grain of the Universe is a theological work by Stanley Hauerwas that explores the nature and task of theology through engagement with figures like Karl Barth, Reinhold Niebuhr, and Hans Frei.
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D.
Death by Black Hole
Death by Black Hole is a popular science book by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson that explores cosmic phenomena and the mysteries of the universe through engaging essays.
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E.
The Cosmic Connection
The Cosmic Connection is a popular science book by Carl Sagan that explores humanity’s place in the universe and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Collapsing Universe Target entity description: The Collapsing Universe is a popular science book by Isaac Asimov that explains black holes, stellar evolution, and the ultimate fate of the cosmos in accessible, non-technical language.
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A.
The Restless Universe
The Restless Universe is a popular science book by physicist Max Born that explains modern physics and quantum theory to a general audience in clear, accessible language.
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B.
Essai de cosmologie
Essai de cosmologie is an 18th-century philosophical and scientific treatise by Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis that explores the structure and origins of the universe within the framework of early Enlightenment cosmology.
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C.
With the Grain of the Universe
With the Grain of the Universe is a theological work by Stanley Hauerwas that explores the nature and task of theology through engagement with figures like Karl Barth, Reinhold Niebuhr, and Hans Frei.
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D.
Death by Black Hole
Death by Black Hole is a popular science book by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson that explores cosmic phenomena and the mysteries of the universe through engaging essays.
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E.
The Cosmic Connection
The Cosmic Connection is a popular science book by Carl Sagan that explores humanity’s place in the universe and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book about astronomy
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non-fiction book ⓘ popular science book ⓘ |
| aim | to make complex astrophysics understandable ⓘ |
| author | Isaac Asimov ⓘ |
| covers |
history of ideas about gravity
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possible endings of the universe ⓘ theoretical models of the universe ⓘ |
| discusses |
Big Crunch scenario
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expansion of the universe ⓘ heat death of the universe ⓘ role of black holes in cosmology ⓘ |
| explains |
event horizon concept
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formation of black holes ⓘ general relativity concepts ⓘ gravitational collapse ⓘ life cycle of stars ⓘ neutron stars ⓘ supernovae ⓘ |
| genre | popular science ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | scientific ⓘ |
| intendedPurpose | science education ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
clear explanations of black holes
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popularizing modern cosmology ⓘ |
| partOf | Isaac Asimov bibliography ⓘ |
| subject |
black holes
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cosmology ⓘ stellar evolution ⓘ ultimate fate of the universe ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers
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non-specialists ⓘ |
| uses | minimal mathematics ⓘ |
| workOf | Isaac Asimov ⓘ |
| writingStyle |
accessible
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non-technical ⓘ |
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Subject: The Collapsing Universe Description of subject: The Collapsing Universe is a popular science book by Isaac Asimov that explains black holes, stellar evolution, and the ultimate fate of the cosmos in accessible, non-technical language.
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