Wizards, Aliens, and Starships

Name: Wizards, Aliens, and Starships
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SKU: 9780691196374
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Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction

By Charles L. Adler

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Wizards, Aliens, and Starships by Charles L. Adler explores the scientific underpinnings of science fiction and fantasy concepts, merging physics with imaginative storytelling. Adler scrutinises popular tropes like interstellar travel, time machines, and magic, using real science to assess their feasibility. Ideal for both science enthusiasts and fans of speculative fiction, the book delivers insightful analysis while sparking curiosity about what might be scientifically possible.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of science fiction and real-world science, as it explores the physics behind the fantastical elements common in sci-fi, such as space travel and teleportation. This book may appeal to you if you're curious about how scientific principles apply to popular themes in literature and cinema, all explained in an engaging and accessible manner.

Explaining the science behind science fiction and fantasy-from the probable to the impossibleFrom 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? W

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Wizards, Aliens, and Starships explains 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 maths behind the phenomena.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Wizards, Aliens, and Starships has been highly praised, earning co-winner status for the 2015 AIP Science Writing Award for Books and being named one of Physics World's Top Ten Books of the Year for 2014. Additionally, The Guardian highlighted it as one of the best popular physical science books of 2014.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691196374

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 23 line illus. 9 tables.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 392

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Charles L. Adler Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Charles L. Adler is professor of physics at St. Mary's College of Maryland.