Exploring Science Through Science Fiction Series: Science and Fiction

Exploring Science Through Science Fiction Series: Science and Fiction

springer.com Barry B. Luokkala Exploring Science Through Science Fiction Series: Science and Fiction Covers a breadth of topics in the sciences, and draws examples from over 100 years of science fiction film, as well as television Includes an appendix of films cited, with information 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; Physics of Space Travel and Time Travel) 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] Order online at springer.com / or for the Americas call (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER / or email us at: [email protected]. / For outside the Americas call +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 / or email us at: [email protected]. The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with [1] include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with [2] include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted. [3] No discount for MyCopy. Part of .

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