Luokkala Barry B. - Exploring Science Through Science Fiction - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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)
Title: Exploring Science Through Science Fiction
Author(s): Luokkala Barry B.
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland Ag
Barcode: 9783030293925
Pages: 335 Pages, 31 Illustrations, Color; 11 Illustrations, Black And White; Xxiii, 335 P. 42 Illus., 31 I
Publication Date: 11/13/2019
Series: Science and Fiction
Category: Popular Science