Accessory to War : The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military

Book Title: Accessory To War
ISBN: 9780393064445
By Author(s):NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
By Publisher:NORTON
Format:HC

In this fascinating foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, “the world’s best science communicator” (Times Literary Supplement), 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

Extraordinary. A feast of history, an expert tour through thousands of years of war and conquest. Jennifer Carson, New York Times Book Review

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 Tysons millions of fans to yet another dimension of how the universe has shaped our lives and our world.

Binding:Paperback

Physical Info:592 pages

Publish Date: September 3, 2019