Description
This provocative work delves into the intricate and often overlooked relationship between scientific advancement and military power, tracing its roots from ancient celestial navigation to modern satellite warfare. Authors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang explore the "curiously complicit alliance" where the universe serves as both a laboratory for discovery and a potential battlefield. They reveal how the tools and technologies developed for exploring the cosmos are frequently repurposed for dominance, highlighting a reciprocal flow of knowledge between scientists and military strategists. This meticulously researched account offers a compelling examination of how astrophysics and related sciences have been instrumental in shaping global power dynamics throughout the "American century."
Available Editions
paperback
Thorndike Press
Published Jan 1, 2019
869 pages
ISBN: 9781432863814
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Accessory to War by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Avis Lang.