Accessory to War

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.

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: deGrasse Tyson Neil, Avis Lang, Lang Avis, Neil deGrass Tyson, Neil Degrasse Tyson
• Publisher: Norton and Co Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2019
• EAN: 9780393357462
• ISBN: 978-0-393-35746-2
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 32 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Astrophysics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Military Science, SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics, History of Science, Space Science, Warfare and defence, Central / national / federal government policies, SCIENCE / Space Science / General, War & defence operations, Science funding and policy