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The Science of Dune

Edited by Kevin Grazier, PhD

In this analysis of the bestselling science fiction adventure of all time, authors explore all aspects of Dune, including the fascinating scientific speculations ranging from physics and chemistry to ecology and evolution, from human psychology and mental potential to technology and genetics. Authors and experts examine what Herbert gets right and what he gets wrong, how lasguns might work and if Bene Gesserit and mentat capabilities are possible. The book also takes a look at whether the ecology of Dune is realistic or if it’s theoretically possible to get information from the future. Could humans really evolve as Herbert suggests? How can one build a windtrap or a stillsuit?

Essays

• Introduction: The Science of DuneKevin R. Grazier, Ph.D.
• MelangeCarol Hart
• My Second SightSergio Pistoi, Ph.D.
• The Biology of the SandwormSibyelle Hechtel, Ph.D.
• The Dunes of DuneRalph D. Lorenz, Ph.D.
• From Silver Fox to Kwisatz HaderachCarol Hart
• Evolution by Any Means on DuneSandy Field, Ph.D.
• The Anthropology of DuneSharlotte Neely, Ph.D.
• The Real Stars of DuneKevin R. Grazier, Ph.D.
• Prescience and ProphecyCsilla Csori
• StillsuitJohn C. Smith
• The Black Hole of PainCarol Hart
• Navigators and the Spacing GuildJohn C. Smith
• Memory (and the Tleilaxu) Makes the ManCsilla Csori
• Cosmic OrigamiKevin R. Grazier, Ph.D.
• Suspensor of DisbeliefGes Seger
• The Shade of UlietDavid M. Lawrence