• ISBN13: 9780231142809
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product Description
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. 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. Though actual scientific lab work might not be as exciting, sci… More >>

Hollywood Science: Movies, Science, and the End of the World

Review”An entertaining, maybe indispensable guide for film buffs everywhere.” — Booklist”"A grand roundup of technical movie masterpieces… praising scientific accuracy (A Beautiful Mind) and exposing turkeys (Volcano).” — Los Angeles Magazine”An engaging and fun read.” — Claude Lalumière, Locus” Hollywood Science is great fun… I give it two thumbs up!” — David Schneider, American Scientist”A fascinating read that will have you heading to your local DVD store.” — Physi (more…)