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BL
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862868
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| Main Entry
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Luokkala, Barry B.
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| Title & Author
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Exploring science through science fiction /\ Barry B. Luokkala.
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| Edition Statement
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Second edition.
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| Publication Statement
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Cham, Switzerland :: Springer,, 2019.
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| Series Statement
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Science and fiction,
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| Page. NO
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1 online resource (xxiii, 335 pages) :: illustrations (some color)
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| ISBN
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3030293920
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: 3030293939
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: 3030293947
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: 9783030293925
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: 9783030293932
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: 9783030293949
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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1 Introduction: Discerning the Real, the Possible and the Impossible -- 2 What is the Nature of Space and Time? (the physics of space travel and time travel) -- 3 What is the Universe Made of? (matter, energy and interactions) -- 4 Can a Machine Become Self-Aware? (the sciences of computing and cognition) -- 5 Are We Alone in the Universe? (the search for extraterrestrial intelligence) -- 6 What does it Mean to be Human? (biological sciences, biotechnology and other considerations) -- 7 How do We Solve Our Problems? (science, technology and society) -- 8 What Lies Ahead? (the future of our technological society) -- Appendix A: Catalog of Movies Cited -- Appendix B: Catalog of Television Series Episodes Cited -- Appendix C: Catalog of YouTube Videos Cited -- Appendix D: List of Works Cited -- Appendix E: Solutions to Estimation Problems -- Index.
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| Abstract
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This book uses science fiction film as a vehicle for exploring science concepts. Over 100 references to science fiction films and television episodes are included, spanning more than 100 years of cinematic history. Includes numerical examples and solutions.
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Literature and science.
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Science fiction films.
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Science fiction television programs.
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Science in mass media.
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Science in motion pictures.
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Literature and science.
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Science fiction films.
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Science fiction television programs.
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Science in mass media.
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Science in motion pictures.
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| Dewey Classification
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791.43/6
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| LC Classification
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PN1995.9.S265
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