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Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Charles L. Adler
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:392 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 133 |
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| Category/Genre | Literary studies - general
Literary studies - fiction, novelists and prose writers
Popular science |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691196374
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| Classifications | Dewey:809.38762 |
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| Audience | | General | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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| Illustrations |
23 line illus. 9 tables.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
19 November 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
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? W
Author Biography
Charles L. Adler is professor of physics at St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Reviews"Co-Winner of the 2015 AIP Science Writing Award for Books, American Institute of Physics" "One of Physics World's Top Ten Books of the Year for 2014" "One of The Guardian's Best Popular Physical Science Books of 2014, chosen by GrrlScientist"
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