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Summary: Very engaging - a great book
Review: Let's not kid ourselves, physics is a tough subject to learn, and equally tough to teach. But there are few books that do as good a job as this one. This book is written for laypersons. And Krauss has found an excellent way to make the subject fascinating. If in your entire life you only want to read one book on physics, then this should be it. I suspect, that Krauss will interest you enough that you'll want to read more. But even if you don't, you'll enjoy learning the wonderful info contained here.
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Summary: Getting the science in science fiction right!
Review: Good read. Covers all the basics of "trek science". Every SF reader has a thirst for what makes his favorite stories tick (science). Don't you?A broader examination of this subject is due. Krauss's other books aren't as good as this one. My pet peeve....SF movies that have noisy spacecraft...didn't everyone hear (pun intended)... "In space no one can hear you scream."
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Summary: Intriguing look at possibilities of Star Trek
Review: This book gives a good overview look at each of the major physics-oriented aspects of the Star Trek universe. Just how likely is it that we will develop transporters, food replicators, or (probably of greatest interest to most of us) holo suites? The answers are here in this well written layman's guide. This book is best suited for the curious, for those who wonder if these things will one day be possible. The authors take us down each path, sometimes determining that it will be possible, someday, and at other times, letting us down easy. I thank the authors for satisfying my curiosity as well as teaching me some theoretical aspects of physics at the same time.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I think this is a great book. But I have to agree with a previous reviewer who says that the writing isn't that good. It is not really bad, just average. In any case, I think most people who like Star Trek will enjoy this book.
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Summary: The first, and the best
Review: This book was the first of its kind-- to try and relate science to popular culture and science fiction--and it is the best of the bunch. The author is one of the best popularizers of science around. The writing is engaging, and humorous. I completely disagree with the reviewer who didn't like the writing and argued that this is for physics neophytes. Even those who are familiar with popular physics will get new insights into the exciting world of modern physics and astrophysics. And those who aren't will get a great first introduction to the wonders of the universe.
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Summary: Physics of Star Trek
Review: The topic of this book is great, but the writing is a bit crude. There are much better books on theoretical physics than this one, but this is probably one of the few that are specific to Star Trek. Also, only total beginners to theoretical physics will benefit from this book.
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Summary: Today's Science Fiction Is Often Tomorrow's Science Fact
Review: Nearly everyone on the planet has seen at least one episode of Star Trek. At the same time, nearly everyone has wondered about certain aspects of the show. For example, if their civilization is so advanced, how come no one has invented a cure for baldness? On the more technical side, certain questions pop up again and again. For example, what really happens during the process of "beaming up"? Why is warp 10 not attainable? How does a tractor beam work?... Like Mr. Wizard, Lawrence Krauss, who holds a Ph.D. in physics, answers all your questions - or most of them. All the major topics are covered, including a few minor ones. The text is non-technical, clear and concise, but also complete. Although it is impossible to discuss certain ideas without the use of graphs and equations, Krauss keeps them to a minimum. For each particular advanced technology of the future, the theory behind each application is dissected, explained, and examined. Also, given present day knowledge, the author examines the theoretical or practical obstacles that would have to be overcome in order to achieve this technology. In transporter technology, for example, what exactly would be involved? Would the actual atoms and molecules have to be sent, or would just the information (code) be sufficient? Would both (atoms and information) be necessary and how would such a task be accomplished, if at all? This book is highly recommended. Even if you are not a Star Trek fan, you will be interested. This book is easy to read, faithful to the physics, full of Star Trek trivia and always entertaining. Voyager and Deep Space Nine episodes are also mentioned, when relevant to the particular topic under discussion.
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Summary: Nice intro to Physics for Trekkers
Review: I was given this book a few years ago as a gift and I finally picked it up and read it. It is really mostly about physics and not too much about Star Trek, but the cool thing is that he uses ST to demonstrate some advanced topics of physics. This made it more interesting to read than if it had been a straight physics book. It rekindled my intrest in these topics.
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Summary: i am krauss' daughter, and i loved it
Review: hellO! i am lawrence krauss' daughter and i havent read the book yet, but i figured i'd review it just to give it the 5 stars! :) yay!
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Summary: my brain hurt...
Review: This books really surprised me.. I reread some parts several times to really grasp what he was saying because he delves into some pretty deep thinking and math based ideas. I highly recommend this to anyone who ever wondered how a transporter or warp drive could work and wanted a really good answer
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