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Chemistry and science fiction / Jack H. Stocker, editor.
Van Pelt Library PS374.S35 C48 1998
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science fiction, American--History and criticism.
- Science fiction, American.
- Science fiction, English--History and criticism.
- Science fiction, English.
- Science fiction films--History and criticism.
- Science fiction films.
- Science fiction--Study and teaching.
- Science fiction.
- Chemistry in literature.
- Literature and science.
- Physical Description:
- xxii, 292 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, DC : American Chemical Society, [1998]
- Summary:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-284) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0841232482
- OCLC:
- 38353728
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