Hollywood Science: Movies, Science, and the End of the World Perkowitz Sidney
Hollywood Science: Movies, Science, and the End of the World Perkowitz Sidney Whether depicting humans battling aliens or a brave geologist saving lives as a volcano erupts, science-fiction films are…
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Hollywood Science: Movies, Science, and the End of the World Perkowitz Sidney
Whether depicting humans battling aliens or a brave geologist saving lives as a volcano erupts, science-fiction films are an exciting visual and sensuous introduction to the workings of science and technology. Though actual scientific lab work might not be as exciting, science fiction is an engaging yet powerful way for a wide audience to explore some of the most pressing issues and ideas of our time.In this book, a scientist and dedicated film enthusiast discusses the portrayal of science in more than one hundred films, including science fiction, scientific biographies, and documentaries. These films explore a range of complex topics in vivid and accessible ways, from space travel and laser technology to genetic engineering, global warming, and the consequences of nuclear weaponry.
Beginning with early films like Voyage to the Moon and Metropolis and concluding
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