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The Science of Star Wars

The Scientific Facts Behind the Force, Space Travel, and More!
By Mark Brake and Jon Chase
Series: The Science of
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The Science of Star Wars delves into the fascinating scientific concepts underpinning the beloved sci-fi saga. Exploring fifty topics such as battle technology, alien life, space travel, and the mysterious Force, the book investigates how much of the Star Wars universe could be grounded in reality. Questions addressed include the possibility of speeder bikes, the nature of the Force, the feasibility of stopping blaster shots mid-air, habitation on gas giants like Bespin, the influence of nature versus nurture on Jedi, and the cost of constructing the Death Star. Accessible to fans and curious minds alike, it blends engaging explanations with scientific analysis to reveal the facts behind the fantasy.
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The Science of Star Wars

Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how much of the Star Wars The Science of Star Wars Star Wars is

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Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time

Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the Force. But how much of the Star Wars world is rooted in reality? Could we see some of the extraordinary inventions materialize in our world?

The Science of Star Wars addresses fifty topics that span the movies' universe such as battle technology, alien life, space travel, and more. You'll find fascinating explorations of physics, plausibility, and beyond. The book addresses many unanswered, burning questions including:

  • How long before we get a Star Wars speeder off the ground?
  • What exactly is the Force?
  • How could Kylo Ren stop a blaster shot in mid-air?
  • How could we live on a gas giant like Bespin?
  • Nature versus nurture: How does it play out in the making of Jedi?
  • How much would it cost to build the Death Star?
  • And much more!

Written for every fan of the films, you don't need to be a Jedi or a scientist to appreciate all of Mark Brake and Jon Chase's fun and informative analysis of this classic series. Prepare your mind to make the jump to light speed and find out about the facts behind one of our favourite modern epics.

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Praised as "a gloriously fascinating look into that galaxy far, far away," The Science of Star Wars offers more than just scientific facts, with readers describing it as "a real treat" full of moments of epiphany. The San Francisco Book Review notes it is perfect "if you’ve ever wondered how life could arise on Tatooine or how likely there’s a cantina full of aliens somewhere in our galaxy." The clear and friendly style makes it enjoyable like sitting down for a conversation about the scientific feasibility of the Star Wars universe.

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ISBN: 9781944686284

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Racehorse Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Mark Brake developed the world's first science and science fiction degree in 1999. He also launched the world's first astrobiology degree in 2005. He's communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattle's Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Movies. He was one of the founding members of NASA's Astrobiology Institute Science Communication Group. He has written more than a dozen books, including Alien Life Imagined for Cambridge University Press in 2012. Mark also tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes road shows.

Jon Chase is a freelance science communicator with an honors degree in aerospace engineering, and a master's degree in communicating science. After producing a science rap video for NASA about astrobiology in 2008, the Guardian identified him as "the next big thing" in education. Jon has worked with the BBC, the Open University, the Science Museum, the Royal Society, and the Royal Institution. He tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes shows.

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