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Luokkala, Barry B |
Exploring Science Through Science Fiction |
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2019 |
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Luokkala, Barry B |
Exploring Science Through Science Fiction |
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2014 |
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| Title | Exploring Science Through Science Fiction |
| Author(s) | Luokkala, Barry B |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2019. |
| Description | XXIII, 335 p. 42 illus., 31 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | How does Einstein???s description of space and time compare with Doctor Who? Can James Bond really escape from an armor-plated railroad car by cutting through the floor with a laser concealed in a wristwatch? What would it take to create a fully intelligent android, such as Star Trek???s Commander Data? Exploring Science Through Science Fiction addresses these and other intriguing questions, using science fiction as a springboard for discussing fundamental science concepts and cutting-edge science research. It includes references to original research papers, landmark scientific publications and technical documents, as well as a broad range of science literature at a more popular level. The revised second edition includes expanded discussions on topics such as gravitational waves and black holes, machine learning and quantum computing, gene editing, and more. In all, the second edition now features over 220 references to specific scenes in more than 160 sci-fi movies and TV episodes, spanning over 100 years of cinematic history. Designed as the primary text for a college-level course, this book will appeal to students across the fine arts, humanities, and hard sciences, as well as any reader with an interest in science and science fiction. Praise for the first edition: "This journey from science fiction to science fact provides an engaging and surprisingly approachable read..." (Jen Jenkins, Journal of Science Fiction, Vol. 2 (1), September 2017) |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030293932 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Biomedical engineering
2. Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology
3. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
4. Control engineering
5. Control, Robotics, Mechatronics
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. GRAVITATION
9. Mechatronics
10. NUCLEAR ENERGY
11. PHYSICS
12. Popular Science in Physics
13. ROBOTICS
14. SPACE SCIENCES
15. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | Exploring Science Through Science Fiction |
| Author(s) | Luokkala, Barry B |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2014. |
| Description | XIX, 241 p. 27 illus., 20 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | How does Einstein???s description of space and time compare with Dr. Who? Can James Bond really escape from an armor-plated railroad car by cutting through the floor with a laser concealed in a wristwatch? What would it take to create a fully-intelligent android, such as Star Trek???s Commander Data? How might we discover intelligent civilizations on other planets in the galaxy? Is human teleportation possible? Will our technological society ever reach the point at which it becomes lawful to discriminate on the basis of genetic information, as in the movie GATTACA? Exploring Science Through Science Fiction addresses these and other interesting questions, using science fiction as a springboard for discussing fundamental science concepts and cutting-edge science research. The book is designed as a primary text for a college-level course which should appeal to students in the fine arts and humanities as well as to science and engineering students. It includes references to original research papers, landmark scientific publications and technical documents, as well as a broad range of science literature at a more popular level. With over 180 references to specific scenes in 130 sci-fi movies and TV episodes, spanning over 100 years of cinematic history, it should be an enjoyable read for anyone with an interest in science and science fiction |
| ISBN,Price | 9781461478911 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. ENGINEERING
5. Engineering, general
6. GRAVITATION
7. LIFE SCIENCES
8. Life Sciences, general
9. MATERIALS SCIENCE
10. Materials Science, general
11. Popular Science, general
12. Popular works
13. SPACE SCIENCES
14. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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