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| 020 | ▼a9781461478904 (pbk. : acid-free paper)▲ | ||
| 020 | ▼a1461478901 (pbk. : acid-free paper)▲ | ||
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| 100 | 1 | ▼aLuokkala, Barry B.▲ | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | ▼aExploring science through science fiction /▼cBarry B. Luokkala.▲ |
| 260 | ▼aNew York, NY :▼bSpringer,▼c2014.▲ | ||
| 300 | ▼axix, 241 p. :▼bill., charts ;▼c23 cm.▲ | ||
| 490 | 1 | ▼aScience and Fiction,▼x2197-1188▲ | |
| 504 | ▼aIncludes bibliographical references and index.▲ | ||
| 505 | 0 | ▼aIntroduction: Discerning the Real, the Possible and the Impossible -- What is the Nature of Space and Time? (the physics of space travel and time travel) -- What is the Universe Made of? (matter, energy and interactions) -- Can a Machine Become Self-Aware? (the sciences of computing and cognition) -- Are We Alone in the Universe? (the search for extraterrestrial intelligence) -- What does it Mean to be Human? (biological sciences, biotechnology and other considerations) -- How do We Solve Our Problems? (science, technology and society) -- What Lies Ahead? (the future of our technological society) -- Appendix A: Catalog of Movies Cited -- Appendix B: Television Series Episodes Cited -- Appendix C: YouTube Videos Cited -- Appendix D: Solutions to Estimation Problems.▲ | |
| 520 | ▼aHow 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.▲ | ||
| 650 | 0 | ▼aScience in motion pictures.▲ | |
| 650 | 0 | ▼aScience fiction films.▲ | |
| 650 | 0 | ▼aScience fiction television programs.▲ | |
| 650 | 0 | ▼aScience in mass media.▲ | |
| 650 | 0 | ▼aLiterature and science.▲ | |
| 650 | 1 | 4 | ▼aPhysics.▲ |
| 650 | 2 | 4 | ▼aClassical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.▲ |
| 650 | 2 | 4 | ▼aLife Sciences, general.▲ |
| 650 | 2 | 4 | ▼aPopular Science, general.▲ |
| 650 | 2 | 4 | ▼aMaterials Science, general.▲ |
| 650 | 2 | 4 | ▼aEngineering, general.▲ |
| 650 | 2 | 4 | ▼aExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.▲ |
| 650 | 7 | ▼aPERFORMING ARTS / Reference▼2bisacsh▲ | |
| 830 | 0 | ▼aScience and fiction (Springer (Firm))▲ | |
| 999 | ▼c정영주▲ |
Exploring science through science fiction
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서명/책임사항
Exploring science through science fiction / Barry B. Luokkala.
발행사항
New York, NY : Springer , 2014.
형태사항
xix, 241 p. : ill., charts ; 23 cm.
총서사항
서지주기
Includes bibliographical references and index.
내용주기
Introduction: Discerning the Real, the Possible and the Impossible -- What is the Nature of Space and Time? (the physics of space travel and time travel) -- What is the Universe Made of? (matter, energy and interactions) -- Can a Machine Become Self-Aware? (the sciences of computing and cognition) -- Are We Alone in the Universe? (the search for extraterrestrial intelligence) -- What does it Mean to be Human? (biological sciences, biotechnology and other considerations) -- How do We Solve Our Problems? (science, technology and society) -- What Lies Ahead? (the future of our technological society) -- Appendix A: Catalog of Movies Cited -- Appendix B: Television Series Episodes Cited -- Appendix C: YouTube Videos Cited -- Appendix D: Solutions to Estimation Problems.
요약주기
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.
주제
Science in motion pictures.
Science fiction films.
Science fiction television programs.
Science in mass media.
Literature and science.
Physics.
Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.
Life Sciences, general.
Popular Science, general.
Materials Science, general.
Engineering, general.
Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.
PERFORMING ARTS / Reference
Science fiction films.
Science fiction television programs.
Science in mass media.
Literature and science.
Physics.
Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.
Life Sciences, general.
Popular Science, general.
Materials Science, general.
Engineering, general.
Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.
PERFORMING ARTS / Reference
ISBN
9781461478904 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 1461478901 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
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791.436 L964e
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