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The Science of Dune:
An Unauthorized Exploration into the Real Science Behind Frank Herbert’s
Fictional Universe
January 2008
Edited by Kevin R.
Grazier, PhD
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With the final
novel in the Dune series, Sandworms of Dune, released in August
2007, fans need their Dune fix. In The Science of Dune, fans will
get just that and more.
In this analysis
of the bestselling science fiction adventure of all time, authors
explore all aspects of Dune, including the fascinating scientific
speculations ranging from physics and chemistry to ecology and
evolution, from human psychology and mental potential to technology and
genetics. Authors and experts examine what Herbert gets right and what
he gets wrong, how lasguns might work and if Bene Gesserit and mentat
capabilities are possible. The book also takes a look at whether the
ecology of Dune is realistic or if it’s theoretically possible to get
information from the future. Could humans really evolve as Herbert
suggests? How can one build a windtrap or a stillsuit?
Inside the world
of Dune:
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“Melange”
by Carol Hart
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“My
Second Sight” by Sergio Pistoi
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“The
Biology of the Sandworm” by Sibylle Hechtel
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“The Dunes of Dune” by Ralph Lorenz
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“From Silver Fox to Kwisatz Haderach” by Carol Hart
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“Evolution by any Means on Dune” by Sandy Field
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“The
Anthropology of Dune” by Sharlotte Neely
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“The
Real Stars of Dune” by Kevin R. Grazier, PhD
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“Prescience and Prophecy” by Csilla Csori
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“Stillsuit” by John Smith
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“The Black Hole of Pain” by Carol Hart
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“Navigators and the Spacing Guild” by John Smith
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“Memory (and the Tleilaxu) Makes the Man” by Csilla Csori
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“Cosmic Origami” by Kevin R. Grazier, PhD
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“Possible Technical Explanations for Suspensor Technology in Dune” by
Ges Seger with Kevin R. Grazier, PhD
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“The
Shade of Uliet” by David M. Lawrence
The Science of
Dune is
a fascinating rollercoaster ride through the amazing science and
incredible technology of the Dune books. A must-read for any Dune fan,
The Science of Dune will provide the key to understanding the
brilliant novels of Dune.
Kevin R. Grazier,
PhD, is currently the Science Advisor for the Sci-Fi Channel series
Eureka and Battlestar Galactica, as well as the PBS
animated series The Zula Patrol. He also writes the more or less
monthly Battlestar Galactica TECH Blog on hollywoodnorthreport.com. Dr.
Grazier works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA,
and holds the dual titles of Investigation Scientist and Science
Planning Engineer for the Cassini/Huygens Mission to Saturn and Titan.
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