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Accessoire de guerre Neil deGrasse Tyson Avis Lang (Hardback) (IMPORTATION UK)
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- État
- Book Title
- Accessory to War : the Unspoken Alliance between Astrophysics and the Military
- Publication Name
- Accessory to War
- Title
- Accessory to War
- EAN
- 9780393064445
- ISBN
- 9780393064445
- Publisher
- Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release Year
- 2018
- Release Date
- 12/10/2018
- Item Height
- 1.5in
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Item Width
- 6.5in
- Item Weight
- 33.4 Oz
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military
- ISBN-10
- 0393064441
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Genre
- Science, History, Political Science
- Topic
- Military / General, Physics / Astrophysics, Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy, Space Science
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Number of Pages
- 576 Pages
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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 it's 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 Tyson's millions of fans to yet another dimension of how the universe has shaped our lives and our world.
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Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
0393064441
ISBN-13
9780393064445
eBay Product ID (ePID)
243005289
Product Key Features
Book Title
Accessory to War : the Unspoken Alliance between Astrophysics and the Military
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Military / General, Physics / Astrophysics, Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy, Space Science
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Science, History, Political Science
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1.5in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
33.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
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U27
Reviews
Accessory to War Is a Phenomenal Work That Should Be Required Reading for Policy Makers Everywhere., A wide ranging and provocative set of observations on the two-way relationship between science-based knowledge and national power, especially power of the military variety, replete with trenchant insights. Tyson and Lang's hopeful concluding message is on-target--that knowledge-based dominance, either in space or on Earth, is not possible in today's interconnected world, and that cooperation in the use of our knowledge is the necessary path to planetary well-being., 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., Extraordinary....A feast of history, an expert tour through thousands of years of war and conquest....Condenses multiple bodies of work into one important, comprehensive and coherent story of the symbiotic developments of astrophysics and war....The lesson is not merely a wake-up call for astrophysicists, but for all of us, for anyone with the misapprehension that science somehow marches on separate from the rest of culture, Fascinating....Retells the history of space exploration, and of the Cold War, excelling in bringing forth the entangled advances of science and military interests....The book's message rings like a wake-up call., 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., 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., Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang have provided a wonderful history ofthe interplay between scientists and warfare. From telescopes to GPSsatellites, astrophysicists have been closely linked to the military. Afascinating read with a worthy message for today., Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang have provided a wonderful history of the interplay between scientists and warfare. A fascinating read with a worthy message for today., 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. A much-needed read for both policymakers and the public., Accessory to War 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., This is an indispensable, mind-blowing account about a necessary near-future that is, tragically, not inevitable: that the disciplines of astrophysics and politics unite to forge a new frontier--not through 'Rumsfeldian-Trumpian truculence,' or by fattening the military while now starving science and the humanities, or by allowing China to continue to lead the U.S. in 'worldwide research and development spending.' These have already killed a supposed American Century. Beautifully combining a clear account of cutting-edge astrophysics and politics with a 3000-year historical perspective, this book deserves not only to be read, but become a guide for those who hope for a better, survivable, near future., A sweeping panoramic overview of the enduring alliance between astrophysics and the military--from the Greeks to Galileo to GPS., Tyson and Lang draw on a vast canvas of historical sources to show convincingly that major advances in science and technology through history have depended on military imperatives. This is a richly argued and always interesting book that reminds us that science and militarism have always had a close relationship., Indispensable and mind-blowing. Beautifully combining a clear account of cutting-edge astrophysics and politics with a 3,000-year historical perspective, this book deserves not only to be read, but to become a guide for those who hope for a better, survivable near future., 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., Offers a timely message about the corrupting influence of mercenary interests on science and suggests that research dollars could be better spent on helping instead of hurting., Well paced and skillfully written, the narrative seamlessly integrates science lessons, military strategy, and world history--surely suiting military and science buffs alike., 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., Through ample research and nimble storytelling, Tyson and [Lang] trace the long and tangled relationship between state power and astronomy....Deep and eloquent., This is an indispensable, mind-blowing account about a necessary near-future that is, tragically, not inevitable: that the disciplines of astrophysics and politics unite to forge a new frontier--not through 'Rumsfeldian-Trumpian truculence,' or by fattening the military while now starving science and the humanities, or by allowing China to continue to lead the U.S. in 'worldwide research and development spending.' These have already killed a supposed American Century. Beautifully combining a clear account of cutting-edge astrophysics and politics with a 3000-year historical perspective, this book deserves not only to be read, but to become a guide for those who hope for a better, survivable, near future.
Copyright Date
2018
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2018-019206
Dewey Decimal
355.001/52301
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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