Accessory to war: the unspoken alliance between astrophysics and the military
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Lang, Avis, author.
Published:
New York :
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xiv, 576 pages ; 25 cm
Status:
East Hampton Adult Nonfiction
523 TYS
Description
Explores the centuries-old relationship between science and military power, describing how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been used in the service of war, from early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare.
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Unknown
ISBN:
9780393064445, 0393064441
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 409-549) and index.
Description
Explores the centuries-old relationship between science and military power, describing how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been used in the service of war, from early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Tyson, N. d., & Lang, A. Accessory to war: the unspoken alliance between astrophysics and the military. First edition.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Tyson, Neil deGrasse and Avis, Lang. Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance between Astrophysics and the Military. .
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Tyson, Neil deGrasse and Avis, Lang, Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance between Astrophysics and the Military. .
MLA Citation (style guide)Tyson, Neil deGrasse, and Avis Lang. Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance between Astrophysics and the Military. First edition.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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