Items related to 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 - Softcover
Synopsis
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:
This book will open your eyes to the way science fiction helped us dream of things to come, forced us to explore the nature and limits of our own reality, and aided us in building the future we now inhabit.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
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.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherSkyhorse Publishing
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 151073936X
- ISBN 13 9781510739369
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages232
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00075412920
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: Book Outpost, Blawnox, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: VeryGood. Moderate wear to corners/edges from shelving. Seller Inventory # 51WO0C003IUW_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0001270150
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.68. Seller Inventory # G151073936XI4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.68. Seller Inventory # G151073936XI3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.68. Seller Inventory # G151073936XI3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: Book Outpost, Blawnox, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: LikeNew. Never used! Light wear to corners/edges from shelving. Seller Inventory # 51WZZZ000AVQ_ns
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_381694412
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: Book Outpost, Blawnox, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: NEW. Brand new!. Seller Inventory # 51WZZZ000CYU_ns
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Science of Science Fiction: The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.62. Seller Inventory # 353-151073936X-gdd
Quantity: 1 available