Articoli correlati a The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film...
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura
![9781510739369: The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times [Lingua Inglese]](https://pictures.abebooks.com/isbn/9781510739369-it.jpg)
We are the first generation to live in a science fiction world.
Media headlines declare this the age of automation. The TV talks about the coming revolution of the robot, tweets tell tales of jets that will ferry travelers to the edge of space, and social media reports that the first human to live for a thousand years has already been born. The science we do, the movies we watch, and the culture we consume is the stuff of fiction that became fact, the future imagined in our past—the future we now inhabit.
The Science of Science Fiction is the story of how science fiction shaped our world. No longer a subculture, science fiction has moved into the mainstream with the advent of the information age it helped realize. Explore how science fiction has driven science, with topics that include:
Media headlines declare this the age of automation. The TV talks about the coming revolution of the robot, tweets tell tales of jets that will ferry travelers to the edge of space, and social media reports that the first human to live for a thousand years has already been born. The science we do, the movies we watch, and the culture we consume is the stuff of fiction that became fact, the future imagined in our past—the future we now inhabit.
The Science of Science Fiction is the story of how science fiction shaped our world. No longer a subculture, science fiction has moved into the mainstream with the advent of the information age it helped realize. Explore how science fiction has driven science, with topics that include:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Is Space Full of Extraterrestrials?
- Jacking In: Will the Future Be Like Ready Player One?
- Mad Max: Is Society Running down into Chaos?
- The Internet: Will Humans Tire of Mere Reality?
- Blade Runner 2049: When Will We Engineer Human Lookalikes?
- And many more!
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Recensione:
"Insightful, fascinating, and an easy read." —Booklist Online
"It is rare to find someone of Mark's universal talents in science." —Roy Davies, BAFTA-nominated editor of BBC's Timewatch
"Entertaining and insightful. A joy for fans of both science and fiction." —Gareth L. Powell, award-winning author of Ack-Ack Macaque
"A brilliant insight into the influence of Science Fiction on our world, culture, and imaginations. Bringing together more than four centuries of SF, Mark Brake reveals some of the fictional seeds that have developed into real life discoveries." —Jon Chase, award-winning science communicator and co-author of The Science of Star Wars
L'autore:
"It is rare to find someone of Mark's universal talents in science." —Roy Davies, BAFTA-nominated editor of BBC's Timewatch
"Entertaining and insightful. A joy for fans of both science and fiction." —Gareth L. Powell, award-winning author of Ack-Ack Macaque
"A brilliant insight into the influence of Science Fiction on our world, culture, and imaginations. Bringing together more than four centuries of SF, Mark Brake reveals some of the fictional seeds that have developed into real life discoveries." —Jon Chase, award-winning science communicator and co-author of The Science of Star Wars
Mark Brake developed the world’s first science and science fiction degree in 1999. He also launched the world’s first astrobiology degree in 2005. He’s communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattle’s Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Movies. He was one of the founding members of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute Science Communication Group. Mark also tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes road shows. His most recent book, The Science of Superheroes, publishes in spring of 2018.
Mark Brake developed the world’s first science and science fiction degree in 1999. He also launched the world’s first astrobiology degree in 2005. He’s communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattle’s Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Movies. He was one of the founding members of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute Science Communication Group. Mark also tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes road shows. His most recent book, The Science of Superheroes, publishes in spring of 2018.
Mark Brake developed the world’s first science and science fiction degree in 1999. He also launched the world’s first astrobiology degree in 2005. He’s communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattle’s Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Movies. He was one of the founding members of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute Science Communication Group. Mark also tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes road shows. His most recent book, The Science of Superheroes, publishes in spring of 2018.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
- EditoreSkyhorse Pub Co Inc
- Data di pubblicazione2018
- ISBN 10 151073936X
- ISBN 13 9781510739369
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine216
- Valutazione libreria
Compra nuovo
Scopri di più su questo articolo![9781510739369: The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times [Lingua Inglese]](http://assets.prod.abebookscdn.com/cdn/shared/images/common/loading/collections-spinner.gif)
EUR 5,42
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 3,69
In U.S.A.
I migliori risultati di ricerca su AbeBooks
Foto dell'editore
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro paperback. Condizione: NEW. Brand new!. Codice articolo 51WZZZ000CYU_ns
Compra nuovo
EUR 5,42
Convertire valuta
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Science of Science Fiction : The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo 33132731-n
Compra nuovo
EUR 14,34
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 0.62. Codice articolo bk151073936Xxvz189zvxnew
Compra nuovo
EUR 16,82
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Science of Science Fiction (Paperback)
Editore:
Skyhorse Publishing, New York, NY
(2018)
ISBN 10: 151073936X
ISBN 13: 9781510739369
Nuovo
Paperback
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Let Mark Brake open your eyes to how science fiction helped us dream of things to come and building the future we inhabitfrom Star Trek to The Martian, from Back to the Future to Guardians of the Galaxy from 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Avengers.Media headlines declare this the age of automation. The TV talks about the coming revolution of the robot, tweets tell tales of jets that will ferry travelers to the edge of space, and social media reports that the first human to live for a thousand years has already been born. The science we do, the movies we watch, and the culture we consume is the stuff of fiction that became fact, the future imagined in our pastthe future we now inhabit.The Science of Science Fiction is the story of how science fiction shaped our world. No longer a subculture, science fiction has moved into the mainstream with the advent of the information age it helped realize. Explore how science fiction has driven science, with topics that include:Guardians of the Galaxy: Is Space Full of Extraterrestrials?Jacking In: Will the Future Be Like Ready Player One?Mad Max: Is Society Running down into Chaos?The Internet: Will Humans Tire of Mere Reality?Blade Runner 2049: When Will We Engineer Human Lookalikes?And many more!This book is the story of how science fiction shaped our world. No longer a subculture, science fiction has moved into the mainstream with the advent of the information age it helped realize. Explore how science fiction has driven science. This book will open your eyes to the way science fiction helped us dream of things to come, forced us to uncover the nature and limits of our own reality, and helped us build the science-fiction-driven world we live in today. We are the first generation to live in a science fiction world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781510739369
Compra nuovo
EUR 17,12
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Brand New Copy. Codice articolo BBB_new151073936X
Compra nuovo
EUR 19,31
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Science of Science Fiction
Editore:
Skyhorse 2018-10-02, New York
(2018)
ISBN 10: 151073936X
ISBN 13: 9781510739369
Nuovo
paperback
Quantità: 5
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro paperback. Condizione: New. Language: ENG. Codice articolo 9781510739369
Compra nuovo
EUR 17,04
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. . Codice articolo 52GZZZ00Z92G_ns
Compra nuovo
EUR 22,86
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Codice articolo Holz_New_151073936X
Compra nuovo
EUR 20,05
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Editore:
Skyhorse Publishing
(2018)
ISBN 10: 151073936X
ISBN 13: 9781510739369
Nuovo
Brossura
Quantità: 15
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. 2018. Paperback. . . . . . Codice articolo V9781510739369
Compra nuovo
EUR 18,45
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Codice articolo Wizard151073936X
Compra nuovo
EUR 25,76
Convertire valuta