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Treknology

The Science of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive

by Ethan Siegel

Hardcover, 216 pages, Motorbooks Intl, List Price: $30 |

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Title: Treknology
Subtitle: The Science of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive
Author: Ethan Siegel

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Explores over twenty-five iconic inventions from the complete history of the Star Trek television and film universe, including the warp drive, phasers, and tricorders.

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Star 'Treknology': Imagining The Future Into Being

Sonequa Martin-Green, center, a cast member in "Star Trek: Discovery," poses with original "Star Trek" cast members Nichelle Nichols, left, and William Shatner at the premiere of the new television series on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Star 'Treknology': Imagining The Future Into Being

January 6, 2018 • From its first appearance, Star Trek has always been hopeful about the relationship between society and technology. Ethan Siegel doesn't lose sight of this in his book, Treknology, says Adam Frank.