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Overview
This lively collection looks at science as filtered through literature, film, and television. It discusses classic works in science fiction and provides an in-depth look at the chemistry depicted in popular culture, particularly in Star Trek, Star Wars, and Doctor Who. It includes an examination by Nebula Award winner Connie Willis of how science fiction authors use science, and reprints two tongue-in-cheek short stories by Isaac Asimov. The book also includes suggestions for using science fiction as an educational resource.
Synopsis
This lively collection looks at science as filtered through literature, film, and television. It discusses classic works in science fiction and provides an in-depth look at the chemistry depicted in popular culture, particularly in Star Trek, Star Wars, and Doctor Who. It includes an examination by Nebula Award winner Connie Willis of how science fiction authors use science, and reprints two tongue-in-cheek short stories by Isaac Asimov. The book also includes suggestions for using science fiction as an educational resource.
Booknews
Examines chemistry in the world of science fiction, discussing its role in popular stories authored by writers including Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, and Ray Bradbury, and in television series and films. Looks at how authors use science as a basis for science fiction stories, and gives suggestions on using science fiction as a classroom resource. Includes two short stories by Isaac Asimov, and color illustrations of science fiction magazine covers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.