Fantastic Voyages: Learning Science Through Science Fiction Films (Volume 0)
Dubeck, Leroy W.; Moshier, Suzanne E.; Boss, Judith E.
Language: English
Published by Springer, 2003
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- Title
- Fantastic Voyages: Learning Science Through Science Fiction Films (Volume 0)
- Author
- Dubeck, Leroy W.; Moshier, Suzanne E.; Boss, Judith E.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0387004408
- ISBN 13
- 9780387004402
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Item weight
- 631 grams
From the reviews: "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
By revealing the facts behind the fiction of some of the finest films in the sci-fi genre, Fantastic Voyages offers a novel approach to teaching science -- namely, it uses scenes from science fiction films to illustrate fundamental concepts of physics, astronomy, and biology. Each film scene depicts a scientific principle -- or its violation-reinforcing concepts that are taught in more traditional ways. The chapter Electricity and Magnetism discusses the use of computers in Blade Runner. Within Astronomy, 2001 is examined as it relates to ancient astronauts. And what could be a better choice for the chapter on evolution than Planet of the Apes. Helpful end-of-chapter exercises are included, together with more than 20 movie stills. The new edition will have add material on astronomy and astrophysics as well as discussing several movies that have come out since the publication of the first edition.
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From the Back Cover
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
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Leroy W. Dubeck is Professor of Physics at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Suzanne E. Moshier is Professor of Biology at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.
Judith E. Boss isProfessor of English at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.
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