Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military by

Description: Accessory to War by Avis Lang, Neil deGrasse Tyson An exploration of the age-old complicity between sky watchers and war fighters, from the best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An exploration of the age-old complicity between skywatchers and warfighters, from the best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. In this fascinating foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. "The overlap is strong, and its a two- way street," say the authors, because the astrophysicists and military planners care about many of the same things: multi- spectral detection, ranging, tracking, imaging, high ground, nuclear fusion, and access to space. Tyson and Lang call it a "curiously complicit" alliance. 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 Tysons millions of fans to yet another dimension of how the universe has shaped our lives and our world. Author Biography Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. He lives in New York City. Avis Lang is a research associate at the American Museum of Natural Historys Hayden Planetarium. For half a decade, she edited Tysons Natural History magazine column, Universe, parts of which became the basis for his Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, and later edited his anthology Space Chronicles. She lives in New York City. Review "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." -- Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs and professor of history, Tulane University"Accessory to War is thought-provoking and reflective..." -- Nature"In Accessory to War, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang give a sweeping panoramic overview of the enduring alliance between astrophysics and the military—from the Greeks to Galileo to GPS. The books key contribution is in documenting the various ways science has aided military endeavors over the millennia and making the sometimes-arcane source material accessible." -- Science"... wide-ranging and very readable history of the overlap between science and the military, penned with editor Avis Lang... The book is a fascinating exploration of humanity s capacity to combine discovery with destruction..." -- BBC Sky at Night Review Quote "Well paced and skillfully written, the narrative seamlessly integrates science lessons, military strategy, and world history--surely suiting military and science buffs alike." Description for Library The Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium and everybodys favorite astrophysicist, Tyson considers how his field has been used to serve warfare-and not just in our time. He starts out with celestial navigation by the ancients, then moves up to multispectral detection, nuclear fusion, access to space, and more. As he and coauthor Lang conclude, "The overlap is strong, and its a two-way street." Details ISBN0393064441 Year 2018 ISBN-10 0393064441 ISBN-13 9780393064445 Format Hardcover Author Neil deGrasse Tyson Language English Imprint WW Norton & Co Subtitle The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 576 DEWEY 355.009 Short Title Accessory to War NZ Release Date 2018-10-12 US Release Date 2018-10-12 Publication Date 2018-10-12 UK Release Date 2018-10-12 Publisher WW Norton & Co Alternative 9780393357462 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-10-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118037863;

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