Zirker is that rare animal who can both communicate the most demanding technical detail and make it accessible. Scientists know their stuff but are rarely good storytellers whereas good storytellers rarely possess the necessary sweeping command of a scientific discipline. Science books often fall between two stools. The book is wholeheartedly recommended.Jørgen Christensen-DalsgaardNatureThe whole riveting story of helioseismology is now told by J. The text is at a level that is accessible to the interested layperson, with more technical aspects discussed in the substantial set of notes. Zirker's excellent book combines the development of helio- and asteroseismology with a lucid and detailed overview of modern solar physics. Sunquakes is a remarkable book that conveys a true sense of the excitement involved in the development of a new scientific discipline.' - Steve Kawaler, American Scientist, In his rich and enjoyable book, Jack Zirker presents the history of helioseismology, from the work of Leighton and Evans to current detailed investigations of the Sun's internal structure and dynamics. Lucid discussions of the scientific principles and challenges of the quest to understand solar oscillations are interspersed with anecdotes revealing the personalities involved.

'Sunquakes provides an excellent, comprehensive overview of the history of, from the early discoveries of the 1960s through the establishment of current Earth-based and space-based helioseismology programs.

Sunquakes by J.B. Zirker