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When you think of the science behind Star Wars, what do you think of? In this new book you can delve into the science of the galaxy far, far away and maybe get some answers. * Geek Girl Authority *

Gets a fun conversation about physics brewing in the zeitgeist, but also might neatly explain everything that's weird about the Star Wars galaxy. The wonderful thing about Johnson's way of thinking is that nearly every quibble we might have about the science mistakes or fallacies inherent to Star Wars could have a neat explanation. * Inverse.com * Patrick Johnson ... breaks down the Star Wars franchise into its constituent parts, and offers scientific explanations, grounded in reality, for just about every detail ... .A compulsive pleasure to read. * VICE * When you think of the science behind Star Wars, what do you think of? In this new book you can delve into the science of the galaxy far, far away and maybe get some answers. * Geek Girl Authority *

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Patrick Johnson is an assistant teaching professor at Georgetown University. He previously taught at Marquette University and William Jewell College after receiving his PhD in physics from Washington University in St. Louis. Patrick gained his passion for Star Wars from his father, Eric, and has continued that throughout his life, watching the entire series in a marathon before the premieres of both Episode I and Episode VII. When not teaching physics or watching Star Wars, Patrick spends his time doing improv comedy with a local DC group. He is the author of The Physics of Star Wars.

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