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Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military
Contributor(s): Degrasse Tyson, Neil (Author), Lang, Avis (Author)

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 ISBN: 0393357465     ISBN-13: 9780393357462
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
OUR PRICE: $18.95  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2019
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Physics - Astrophysics
- Political Science | Security (national & International)
- Political Science | Public Policy - Science & Technology Policy
Dewey: 355.001
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.1" W x 9" L (1.80 lbs) 592 pages
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In this far-reaching foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-author 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 our world.

Contributor Bio(s): Lang, Avis: - Avis Lang is a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium. For half a decade, she edited Tyson's 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.Tyson, Neil DeGrasse: - Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, host of the hit radio and Emmy-nominated TV show StarTalk, and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military. He lives in New York City.
 
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