The Science of Dune: An Unauthorized Exploration into the Real Science Behind Frank Herbert's Fictional Universe

by Kevin R. Grazier (Editor)

Overview

Get excited for the 2021 Denis Villeneuve Dune film release, starring Timothée 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781933771281
Publisher:	BenBella Books
Publication date:	12/11/2007
Series:	Psychology of Popular Culture
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Kevin R. Grazier, PhD, has been a research scientist at NASA, served as the science advisor for shows like Eureka and Battlestar Galactica, and lectured on astronomy, cosmology, and other out-of-this-world topics at UCLA and Santa Monica College.

Editorial Reviews

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"An indispensable volume for Dune fans everywhere, and another validation of Herbert’s fictional universe as one of sf’s towering achievements."

—Booklist
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From the Publisher

An indispensable volume for Dune fans everywhere, and another validation of Herbert's fictional universe as one of sf's towering achievements.

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