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Format: Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 392
Utgivningsdatum: 2019-11-19
Förlag: Princeton University Press
Illustratör/Fotograf: 23 line illus 9 tables
Illustrationer: 23 line illus. 9 tables.
Dimensioner: 201 x 132 x 28 mm
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Antal komponenter: 1
Komponenter: 385:B&W 5.25 x 8 in or 203 x 133mm Perfect Bound on Groundwood w/Matte Lam
ISBN: 9780691196374

Wizards, Aliens, and Starships

Name: Wizards, Aliens, and Starships
Price: 211.00 SEK
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Author: Charles L Adler
ISBN: 9780691196374

Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction

av Charles L Adler

Häftad, Engelska, 2019-11-19

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Explaining the science behind science fiction and fantasyfrom 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 ideasfor instance, could Mr. Weasleys flying car in the Harry Potter books really exist? Which concepts might happen, and which ones wouldnt 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 fantasysuch as time warps, shape changing, and rocket launchesand shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena.

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"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 Guardians Best Popular Physical Science Books of 2014, chosen by GrrlScientist"

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