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

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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 br

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  • Author: Adler, Charles L.
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Page Count: 392
  • Publish Date: November 19 2019
  • ISBN10: 0691196370
  • Language: English
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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.

Author: Charles L. Adler
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 11/19/2019
Pages: 392
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780691196374
Language: English

Author

Adler, Charles L.

Binding

ISBN10

0691196370

ISBN13

9780691196374

Page Count

392

Published Date

November 19 2019

Language

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