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Barry B. Luokkala Exploring Science Through Series: Science and Fiction

Covers a breadth of topics in the sciences, and draws examples from over 100 years of , as well as television Includes an appendix of films cited, with about the science concepts illustrated by each one Serves as a useful reference for anyone who wants to use examples from sci-fi to illustrate a variety of science concepts Includes numerical examples and solutions referencing many of the cited science fiction sources The material in this book forms the basis of an interdisciplinary, college-level course, which uses science fiction film as a vehicle for exploring science concepts. Unlike traditional 2014, XIX, 241 p. 27 illus., 20 illus. in introductory-level courses, the science content is arranged according to major themes in color. science fiction, with a deliberate progression from the highly objective and discipline-specific (e. g. Reference Frames; of Space Travel and ) to the very multi-disciplinary eBook and thought-provoking (e.g. Human Teleportation; Science and Society). Over 100 references to 21,39 € | £15.99 | $19.99 science fiction films and television episodes are included, spanning more than 100 years of [2]21,39 € (D) | 21,39 € (A) | CHF cinematic history. Some of these are conducive to calculations (solutions included). 32,00 Available from your library or springer.com/shop MyCopy [3] Printed eBook for just € | $ 24.99 springer.com/mycopy Error[en_EN | Export.Bookseller. MediumType | SE]

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