Synopses & Reviews
With
Sandworms of Dune, the last title in the bestselling Dune science fiction series due to be released in August 2007, sci-fi fans wanting to brush up on their Dune trivia and analyze the books from a fresh viewpoint will be able to do so with this definitive reference. Delving into the world of Dune, this guide offers fascinating scientific speculation on topics including physics, chemistry, ecology, evolution, psychology, technology, and genetics. It also scrutinizes Frank Herbert’s science fiction world by asking questions such as
- Is the ecology of Dune realistic?
- Is it theoretically possible to get information from the future?
- Could humans really evolve as Herbert suggests? and
- Which of Herbert’s inventions have already come to life?
This companion to the Dune series is a must-have for any fan who wants to revisit this science fiction world and explore it even further.
Synopsis
Delving into the world of Dune, this guide offers fascinating scientific speculation on topics including physics, chemistry, ecology, evolution, psychology, technology, and genetics. It also scrutinizes Frank Herbert's science fiction world by asking questions such as Is the ecology of Dune realistic? Is it theoretically possible to get information from the future? Could humans really evolve as Herbert suggests? and Which of Herbert's inventions have already come to life? This companion to the Dune series is a must-have for any fan who wants to revisit this science fiction world and explore it even further.
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Could sandworms really exist? What's in that m lange, anyway? The Science of Dune provides the answers to these questions... and many more
Since its original publication in 1965, the Dune series has entranced generations of readers with its complex plotting, fascinating characters, grand scope, and incredible scientific predictions. This guide offers fascinating scientific speculation on topics including quantum physics, biochemistry, ecology, evolution, psychology, technology, and genetics. It scrutinizes Frank Herbert's science fiction world by asking questions such as: Is the ecology of Dune realistic? Is it theoretically possible to get information from the future? Could humans really evolve as Herbert suggests? Which of Herbert's inventions have already come to life?
This companion is a must-have for any fan who wants to revisit the world of Dune and explore it even further.
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The world of 'Dune' is filled with fascinating scientific speculation and 'The Science of Dune' aims to educate readers as to how such science does, and might, work.
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Get excited for the 2021 Denis Villeneuve Dune film release, starring Timoth e Chalamet, with The Science of Dune
Since its original publication in 1965, the Dune series has entranced generations of readers with its complex plotting, fascinating characters, grand scope, and incredible scientific predictions.
This guide offers fascinating scientific speculation on topics including quantum physics, biochemistry, ecology, evolution, psychology, technology, and genetics. It scrutinizes Frank Herbert's science fiction world by asking questions such as:
- Is the ecology of Dune realistic?
- Is it theoretically possible to get information from the future?
- Could humans really evolve as Herbert suggests?
- Which of Herbert's inventions have already come to life?
This companion is a must-have for any fan who wants to revisit the world of Dune and explore it even further.
About the Author
Kevin Grazier, PhD, is the science advisor for the Sci-Fi Channel series Battlestar Galactica and Eureka and the PBS animated series The Zula Patrol. He also works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He splits his time living in Sylmar, California, and Mesa, Arizona.