"The book offers a unique and intriguing analysis of the scientific elements in Star Wars. The author, Jeanne Cavelos, is a reputable scientist and also a Star Wars enthusiast, which makes for an exciting combination of scientific accuracy and fandom excitement. The book explores various aspects of the Star Wars universe, such as robots, telepathy, hyperspace, and artificial respirators and explains them in a manner that is accessible to general readers. If you are a Star Wars fan or interested in the connection between science and pop culture, The Science of Star Wars is a must-read for you."

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Could the science fiction of Star Wars be the actual science of tomorrow?-How close are we to creating robots that look and act like R2-D2 and C-3PO?-Can we access a "force" with our minds to move objects and communicate telepathically with each other?-How might spaceships like the Millennium Falcon make the exhilarating jump into hyperspace?What kind of environment could spawn a Wookiee?-Could a single blast from the Death Star destroy an entire planet?-Could light sabers possibly be built, and if so, how would they work?-Do Star Wars aliens look like "real" aliens might?-What would living on a desert planet like Tatooine be like?-Why does Darth Vader require an artificial respirator?Discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions as a noted scientist and Star Wars enthusiast explores The Science of Star Wars.

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