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The Science of "Star Wars"

by Jeanne Cavelos
The Science of "Star Wars" - Thryft
The Science of "Star Wars" - Thryft

Explore the scientific future of Star Wars.

"The book offers a unique and intriguing analysis of the scientific elements in Star Wars. The author, Jeanne Cavelos, is a reputable scientist and also a Star Wars enthusiast, which makes for an exciting combination of scientific accuracy and fandom excitement. The book explores various aspects of the Star Wars universe, such as robots, telepathy, hyperspace, and artificial respirators and explains them in a manner that is accessible to general readers. If you are a Star Wars fan or interested in the connection between science and pop culture, The Science of Star Wars is a must-read for you."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Science of "Star Wars"

by Jeanne Cavelos
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ISBN: 9780312209582
Authors: Jeanne Cavelos
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Date of Publication: 1999-04-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science
Related Topics: Space, Physics
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 317 readers)

Description

Could the science fiction of Star Wars be the actual science of tomorrow?-How close are we to creating robots that look and act like R2-D2 and C-3PO?-Can we access a "force" with our minds to move objects and communicate telepathically with each other?-How might spaceships like the Millennium Falcon make the exhilarating jump into hyperspace?What kind of environment could spawn a Wookiee?-Could a single blast from the Death Star destroy an entire planet?-Could light sabers possibly be built, and if so, how would they work?-Do Star Wars aliens look like "real" aliens might?-What would living on a desert planet like Tatooine be like?-Why does Darth Vader require an artificial respirator?Discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions as a noted scientist and Star Wars enthusiast explores The Science of Star Wars.
 

Explore the scientific future of Star Wars.

"The book offers a unique and intriguing analysis of the scientific elements in Star Wars. The author, Jeanne Cavelos, is a reputable scientist and also a Star Wars enthusiast, which makes for an exciting combination of scientific accuracy and fandom excitement. The book explores various aspects of the Star Wars universe, such as robots, telepathy, hyperspace, and artificial respirators and explains them in a manner that is accessible to general readers. If you are a Star Wars fan or interested in the connection between science and pop culture, The Science of Star Wars is a must-read for you."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.