Accessory to War by Neil deGrasse Tyson & Avis Lang

Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military | Neil deGrasse Tyson & Avis Lang

“Extraordinary.… A feast of history, an expert tour through thousands of years of war and conquest.”
―Jennifer Carson, New York Times Book Review

In this far-reaching foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-author Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war.

Spanning early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare, Accessory to War is a richly researched and provocative examination of the intersection of science, technology, industry, and power that will introduce Tyson’s millions of fans to yet another dimension of how the universe has shaped our lives and our world.

About the Authors:

Neil deGrasse Tyson: American Astrophysicist & Writer

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, director of its world-famous Hayden Planetarium, host of the hit radio and TV show StarTalk, and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.

He lives in New York City.

Avis Lang: Author

Avis Lang is a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History’s Hayden Planetarium. For half a decade, she edited Tyson’s Natural History magazine column, Universe, parts of which became the basis for his Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, and later edited his anthology Space Chronicles.

She lives in New York City.