Fantastic voyages

Learning science through science fiction films

Leroy W. Dubeck, Suzanne E. Moshier, Judith E. Boss

364 pages, parution le 09/12/2003 (2^eme édition)

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Résumé

What principle of mechanics is illustrated in the science fiction thriller Terminator 2: Judgment Day? How is nuclear fission important to the plot of Aliens? Is the time travel portrayed in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home a real possibility? Discover the surprising answers to these and a host of other intriguing questions in Fantastic Voyages.

This book provides basic physics and biology instruction using scenes from popular science fiction films as examples of the concepts discussed. Scenes are discussed from such sci-fi classics as The Day the Earth Stood Still, Planet of the Apes and The Andromeda Strain. The latter includes study questions on biological terrorism. More recent hit films discussed include Contact, Jurassic Park and Independence Day.

The book is divided into three sections:

basic physics and astronomy for non-science majors
selected topics in biology
detailed plot descriptions of 42 films

The new edition also contains material about the greenhouse effect, nuclear power and nuclear terrorism, and the effects of an impact from a comet or asteroid.

Acclaim for the previous edition:

If you find science fiction films thought-provoking, this could be the book for you...The scope of the book is wide, with a good grounding in basic physics and biology, and a lot of other information besides.

New Scientist

The idea of using science fiction films to convey science in an interesting way is sound, and anyone preparing a course using the genre should at least consult this book.

Nature

Physics
- Science
- Mechanics
- Astronomy
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Atomic & Nuclear Physics
- Relativity & Time
- The States of Matter
- Heat, Temperature, and Thermodynamics
- Wave Motion & Sound
- Global Warming & The Greenhouse Effect
Biology
- Characteristics of Living Things
- Cellular Reproduction
- The Energy Needs of Living Things
- Plants and Animals Compared
- Multicellularity & Immunity
- Evolution
Film Descriptions
- Films with Literary Commentary
- Films Without Literary Commentary
Index

L'auteur - Leroy W. Dubeck

Leroy W. Dubeck is Professor of Physics at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

L'auteur - Suzanne E. Moshier

Suzanne E. Moshier is Professor of Biology at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.

L'auteur - Judith E. Boss

Judith E. Boss is Professor of English at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Springer
Auteur(s)	Leroy W. Dubeck, Suzanne E. Moshier, Judith E. Boss
Parution	09/12/2003
Édition	2^eme édition
Nb. de pages	364
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	515g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780387004402
ISBN13	978-0-387-00440-2