{"product_id":"hollywood-science-movies-science-and-the-end-of-the-world-paperback-1","title":"Hollywood Science: Movies, Science, and the End of the World - 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\u003eSidney Perkowitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. Beginning with early films like \u003ci\u003eVoyage to the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMetropolis\u003c\/i\u003e and concluding with more recent offerings like \u003ci\u003eThe Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWar of the Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Beautiful Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAn Inconvenient Truth\u003c\/i\u003e, Sidney Perkowitz questions how much faith we can put into Hollywood's depiction of scientists and their work; how accurately these films capture scientific fact and theory; whether cataclysms like our collision with a comet can actually happen; and to what extent these films influence public opinion about science and the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMovies, especially science-fiction films, temporarily remove viewers from the world as they know it and show them the world as it might be, providing special perspective on human nature and society. Yet \"Hollywood science\" can be erroneous, distorting fact for dramatic effect and stereotyping scientists as remote and nerdy, evil, or noble, doing little to improve the relationship between science and society. Bringing together history, scientific theory, and humorous observation, \u003ci\u003eHollywood Science\u003c\/i\u003e features dozens of film stills and a list of the all-time best and worst science-fiction movies. Just as this genre appeals to all types of viewers, this book will resonate with anyone who has been inspired by science-fiction films and would like to learn how fantasy compares to fact.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducated as a physicist, Sidney Perkowitz has produced dozens of research papers and books, along with four popular science books, works for stage and screen, and numerous magazine articles. \u003ci\u003eHollywood Science\u003c\/i\u003e combines his science background with his love of movies. Born in New York, he lives in Atlanta and is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Physics at Emory University. He's happy to hear from readers at www.sidneyperkowitz.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.98 x 6.12 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 February 23, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42102425288784,"sku":"9780231142816","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/WGhRTmJDdlRUZkt2c3gvWE1JNzI2Zz09_51d29316-7023-48f9-8aa2-6d6a4c13e662.webp?v=1772089296","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/hollywood-science-movies-science-and-the-end-of-the-world-paperback-1","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}