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Avis Lang Neil deGrasse Tyson Accessory to War (Paperback)
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- Book Title
- Accessory to War : the Unspoken Alliance between Astrophysics and the Military
- Publication Name
- Accessory to War
- Title
- Accessory to War
- Subtitle
- The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 0393357465
- EAN
- 9780393357462
- ISBN
- 9780393357462
- Publisher
- Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
- Genre
- Science, History, Political Science
- Topic
- Military / General, Physics / Astrophysics, Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy, Space Science
- Release Year
- 2019
- Release Date
- 05/10/2019
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.1in
- Item Length
- 0.9in
- Item Width
- 0.6in
- Item Weight
- 25 oz
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Number of Pages
- 592 Pages
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In this far- reaching foray into the millennia- long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist and author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. Spanning early celestial navigation to satellite- enabled warfare, Accessory to War is a richly researched and provocative examination of the intersection of science, technology, industry, and power that will introduce Tyson's millions of fans to yet another dimension of how the universe has shaped our lives and world.
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Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
0393357465
ISBN-13
9780393357462
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22038304868
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Book Title
Accessory to War : the Unspoken Alliance between Astrophysics and the Military
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Military / General, Physics / Astrophysics, Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy, Space Science
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Science, History, Political Science
Number of Pages
592 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
0.9in
Item Height
0.1in
Item Width
0.6in
Item Weight
25 oz
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A sweeping panoramic overview of the enduring alliance between astrophysics and the military--from the Greeks to Galileo to GPS., With brutal honesty, Tyson and Lang reveal how looking at the stars has always been both 'pure' science and an adjunct of war-making.... Thought-provoking and reflective., Accessory to War ISA Phenomenal Work That Should Be Required Reading for Policymakers Everywhere., Throughout history, wars tend to be won by nations that are at the forefront of science. Thus astronomers and physicists have, since ancient times, benefited from an uneasy alliance with the military. This enlightening book explores the history and current implications of this partnership between space science and national security., Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military is not just about astrophysics. It is a readable account of the intersection between science and security policy, complete with historical background and personal insights and anecdotes from America's most trusted scientist. This is a much-needed read for both policymakers and the public, who in 'normal' times know and care too little about science, but in today's political climate increasingly show disdain for scientific principles that fail to fit their philosophical reality or political goals. Astrophysics is too often perceived as 'not touching me or my life,' but this book artfully explains otherwise., Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang have provided a wonderful history of the interplay between scientists and warfare. From telescopes to GPS satellites, astrophysicists have been closely linked to the military. A fascinating read with a worthy message for today., Archimedes and Leonardo worked for their departments of defense, and when the telescope was invented it was an immediate instrument of war. Why do astrophysicists even have jobs? asks Neil deGrasse Tyson. Now you can see the inside story, from early times to the Cold War, the Apollo program, spy satellites and the Hubble Space Telescope, the Iraq War, and perhaps asteroid mining. A wonderful book and a fascinating read, full of amazing stories, all backed up with deep scholarship., Through ample research and nimble storytelling, Tyson and [Lang] trace the long and tangled relationship between state power and astronomy.... Deep and eloquent.
Dewey Decimal
355.001/52301
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Trade
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23
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