THE BIOLOGY OF STAR TREK (First Published as "Life Signs")

Jenkins, Susan; Jenkins, Robert; (Lawrence M. Krauss, Foreword)

ISBN 10: 0060929243 / ISBN 13: 9780060929244

Published by HarperPerennial/HarperCollins, New York, NY, 1999

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BRAND NEW & COLLECTIBLE w/trace edge wear to softcover. First Edition, First Printing. First published 1998 under the title: "Life Signs". Some answers to the physiology of humans and aliens in the universe(s) of Star Trek. Entertaining reference & resource for science-nerd Trekkers. Biological logic (or illogic, that is, "bloopers" as well) behind the alien ecologies in Star Trek from the original TV series, its sequels to movie spinoffs. For instance, what does green blood imply? The why/for of huge Ferengis' ears?

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE BIOLOGY OF STAR TREK (First Published as "Life Signs")
• Publisher: HarperPerennial/HarperCollins, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060929243
• ISBN 13: 9780060929244
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing
• Condition: NEW - COLLECTIBLE
• Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Fiction

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Synopsis

Could aliens have green blood? Why so Ferengis have such big ears? Is Commander Data really alive?

What Star Trek fan hasn't pondered such weighty questions as these? Now, two noted scientists provide all the answers as they explore the sometimes fanciful, always fascinating, biological issues raised by Star Trek's various incarnations. Entertaining, insightful, and authoritative, The Biology of Star Trek will heighten your appreciation for the mind-expanding magic of Star Trek.

About the Author

Susan Jenkins, M.D., is a psychiatrist and Medical Director of Associates 2000, P.A., a Neurodevelopmental clinic.

Robert Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D. runs a research laboratory investigating cancer genetics and is codirector of the clinical cytogenetics and molecular genetics laboratories at the Mayo Clinic. Together they study biology and watch Star Trek with their children in Rochester, Minnesota.