{"product_id":"fantastic-voyages-learning-science-through-science-fiction-films-paperback","title":"Fantastic Voyages: Learning Science Through Science Fiction Films - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeroy W. Dubeck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSuzanne E. Moshier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJudith E. Boss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy revealing the facts behind the fiction of some of the finest films in the sci-fi genre, Fantastic Voyages offers a novel approach to teaching science: using scenes from science fiction films to illustrate fundamental concepts of physics, astronomy, and biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat principle of mechanics is illustrated in the science fiction thriller Terminator 2: Judgment Day? How is nuclear fission important to the plot of Aliens? Is the time travel portrayed in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home a real possibility? Discover the surprising answers to these and a host of other intriguing questions in Fantastic Voyages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book provides basic physics and biology instruction using scenes from popular science fiction films as examples of the concepts discussed. Scenes are discussed from such sci-fi classics as The Day the Earth Stood Still, Planet of the Apes and The Andromeda Strain. The latter includes study questions on biological terrorism. More recent hit films discussed include Contact, Jurassic Park and Independence Day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three sections: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ebasic physics and astronomy for non-science majors \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eselected topics in biology \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003edetailed plot descriptions of 42 films \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new edition also contains material about the greenhouse effect, nuclear power and nuclear terrorism, and the effects of an impact from a comet or asteroid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcclaim for the previous edition: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you find science fiction films thought-provoking, this could be the book for you...The scope of the book is wide, with a good grounding in basic physics and biology, and a lot of other information besides.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-New Scientist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The idea of using science fiction films to convey science in an interesting way is sound, and anyone preparing a course using the genre should at least consult this book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHORS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeroy W. Dubeck is Professor of Physics at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuzanne E. Moshier is Professor of Biology at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJudith E. Boss is Professor of English at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 348\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.24 x 6.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42140470706256,"sku":"9780387004402","price":77.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/Ui81OVdRQ1JuS3JzVTdIRytQUE93QT09.webp?v=1774360194","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/fantastic-voyages-learning-science-through-science-fiction-films-paperback","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}