Wizards, Aliens, and Starships

Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction

Charles L. Adler

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Princeton University Pres
27 January 2020

Literary studies: general; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science

Explaining the science behind science fiction and fantasy-from the probable to the impossible

From space elevators to interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant, innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas-for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in the Harry Potter books really exist? W

By: Charles L. Adler
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm,
ISBN: 9780691196374
ISBN 10: 0691196370
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 27 January 2020
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Charles L. Adler is professor of physics at St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Reviews for Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction

One of Physics World's Top Ten Books of the Year for 2014 One of The Guardian's Best Popular Physical Science Books of 2014, chosen by GrrlScientist Co-Winner of the 2015 AIP Science Writing Award for Books, American Institute of Physics