The Science of Battlestar Galactica

A fascinating look at the science behind the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning show "Battlestar Galactica" "Battlestar Galactica" (BSG) has been called the best show on television, and as real as science fiction gets. It has dealt with issues of religious freedom, patriotism, terrorism, genetic engineering, and the ultimate science fiction question: what does it mean to be human? While the re-imagined BSG may not be packed with cool techie tools (the bad guys don't even have laser guns for frak's sake ), this book shows that the science in the series has a lot to say about the use of science and technology in our lives today. How might the ship's FTL drive work? How are humanoid Cylons able to interface with computers? By tackling these and other intriguing questions, "The Science of Battlestar Galactica "takes us billions of miles away from Earth so that we can turn around and see ourselves from a different perspective. The book Explores the full spectrum of science issues in the show, from planetary science to physics to life science Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the show, with lots of trivia for BSG fans Tackles your most pressing BSG questions, from how Gaius Baltar's Cylon-detector works to whether a dwindling population of 39,000 people is genetically viable for the human race to survive Packed with must-know details and scientific background, this thought-provoking book will help you see "Battlestar Galactica" as never before.