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Reality Ahead of Schedule: How Science Fiction Inspires Science Fact
By Levy, Joel
- ISBN
- 9781588346704
- Publisher
- Smithsonian
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Reviewed on August 23, 2019 | Sci Tech
Levy (A Curious History of Mathematics) profiles the connections between creative works and scientific innovation. Cutting-edge developments in technology and medicine are paired with historical examples, such as Leonardo da Vinci's armored carriages and Archimedes's burning mirror designs that preceded military weapons realized in the 20...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
