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Exploring Science Through Science Fiction, 2nd Edition by Barry B. Luokkala is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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How does Einstein's description of space and time compare with Doctor 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? Exploring Science Through Science Fiction addresses these and other intriguing questions, using science fiction as a springboard for discussing fundamental science concepts and cutting-edge science research. 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. The revised second edition includes expanded discussions on topics such as gravitational waves and black holes, machine learning and quantum computing, gene editing, and more. In all, the second edition now features over 220 references to specific scenes in more than 160 sci-fi movies and TV episodes, spanning over one hundred years of cinematic history. Designed as the primary text for a college-level course, this audiobook will appeal to students across the fine arts, humanities, and hard sciences, as

Who reads Exploring Science Through Science Fiction, 2nd Edition?

Author

Barry B. Luokkala

Publisher

Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer

Published

2019

Language

EN

ISBN

9783030293925

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Fiction, Engineering, Sports