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Accessory to War

Accessory to War

The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
592
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the surprising and centuries-old connection between stargazers and soldiers in this fascinating book. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang reveal how the tools and knowledge of astrophysics have been consistently used in warfare, from early navigation to modern satellite technology. Discover the 'curiously complicit' alliance between science and military power, where the universe serves as both a laboratory and a battlefield.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeThought-ProvokingComplexIntellectual

Genres

History Military History Politics & Society Science Military

Authors

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

Born in Manhattan, New York, he earned his doctorate in astrophysics in 1991 from Columbia University. He is best known in the popular media as the host of "Origins" a mini series on PBS and "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" on FOX television network and the National Geographic channel on cable TV.