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Fantastic Voyages : Learning Science Through Science Fiction Films by Leroy W. Dubeck, Judith E. Boss, Suzanne E. Moshier (auth.) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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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...

Who reads Fantastic Voyages : Learning Science Through Science Fiction Films?

Author

Leroy W. Dubeck, Judith E. Boss, Suzanne E. Moshier (auth.)

Publisher

Springer London, Limited

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9780387004402

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Fiction, Education