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Hollywood Science
Sidney Perkowitz
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Description for Hollywood Science
Whether depicting humans battling aliens or a brave geologist saving lives as a volcano erupts, science-fiction films are an exciting visual and sensuous introduction to the workings of science and technology. This book discusses the portrayal of science in more than 100 films, including science fiction, scientific biographies, and documentaries. Num Pages: 272 pages, 40 illus. BIC Classification: APFA; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
Whether depicting humans battling aliens or a brave geologist saving lives as a volcano erupts, science-fiction films are an exciting visual and sensuous introduction to the workings of science and technology. These films explore a range of complex topics in vivid and accessible ways, from space travel and laser technology to genetic engineering, global warming, and the consequences of nuclear weaponry. Though actual scientific lab work might not be as exciting, science fiction is an engaging yet powerful way for a wide audience to explore some of the most pressing issues and ideas of our time. In this book, ... Read more
Whether depicting humans battling aliens or a brave geologist saving lives as a volcano erupts, science-fiction films are an exciting visual and sensuous introduction to the workings of science and technology. These films explore a range of complex topics in vivid and accessible ways, from space travel and laser technology to genetic engineering, global warming, and the consequences of nuclear weaponry. Though actual scientific lab work might not be as exciting, science fiction is an engaging yet powerful way for a wide audience to explore some of the most pressing issues and ideas of our time. In this book, ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231142809
SKU
V9780231142809
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About Sidney Perkowitz
Educated as a physicist, Sidney Perkowitz has produced dozens of research papers and books, along with four popular science books, works for stage and screen, and numerous magazine articles. Hollywood Science combines his science background with his love of movies. Born in New York, he lives in Atlanta and is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Physics at Emory University. ... Read more
Reviews for Hollywood Science
An entertaining, maybe indispensable guide for film buffs everywhere. Booklist "A grand roundup of technical movie masterpieces... praising scientific accuracy (A Beautiful Mind) and exposing turkeys (Volcano). Los Angeles Magazine An engaging and fun read.
Claude Lalumiere Locus Hollywood Science is great fun... I give it two thumbs up!
David Schneider American Scientist A fascinating read that will ... Read more
Claude Lalumiere Locus Hollywood Science is great fun... I give it two thumbs up!
David Schneider American Scientist A fascinating read that will ... Read more