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Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction

Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction - Paperback

by Charles L. Adler
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Availability:In StockContributor:Charles L. AdlerPublish date:2019-11-19Pages:392
Language:EnglishPublisher:Princeton University PressISBN-13:9780691196374ISBN-10:691196370UPC:9780691196374Book Category:Science, Mathematics, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Physics, Science Fiction & FantasySize:7.90 x 5.20 x 1.10 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SC71B7MZ3C

Explaining the science behind science fiction and fantasy-from the probable to the impossible

From space elevators to interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant, innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas-for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in the Harry Potter books really exist? Which concepts might happen, and which ones wouldn't work? From the works of Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Trek and Avatar, this book delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasy-such as time warps, shape changing, and rocket launches-and shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Princeton University PressISBN-13:9780691196374ISBN-10:691196370UPC:9780691196374Book Category:Science, Mathematics, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Physics, Science Fiction & FantasySize:7.90 x 5.20 x 1.10 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SC71B7MZ3C
Charles L. Adler is professor of physics at St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Publisher: Princeton University Press

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