Hollywood Science by Sidney Perkowitz
Whether depicting humans battling aliens or a brave geologist saving lives as a volcano erupts, science-fiction films are an exciting visual and sensuous introduction to the workings of science and technology. This book discusses the portrayal of science in more than 100 films, including science fiction, scientific biographies, and documentaries.
An entertaining, maybe indispensable guide for film buffs everywhereBooklist A grand roundup of technical movie masterpieces... praising scientific accuracy (A Beautiful Mind) and exposing turkeys (Volcano). Los Angeles Magazine An engaging and fun read. -- Claude Lalumiere Locus Hollywood Science is great fun... I give it two thumbs up! -- David Schneider American Scientist A fascinating read that will have you heading to your local DVD store. Physics World This is a terrific book... Essential. CHOICE Hollywood Science is a treat for anyone who looks from their television set to the Moon. -- John Findura Fortean Times An exceptionally accessible book, Hollywood Science provides a very good catalog of the ways Hollywood has used and abused science. -- Neil Easterbrook SFRA Review
Educated as a physicist, Sidney Perkowitz has produced dozens of research papers and books, along with four popular science books, works for stage and screen, and numerous magazine articles. Hollywood Science combines his science background with his love of movies. Born in New York, he lives in Atlanta and is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Physics at Emory University. He's happy to hear from readers at www.sidneyperkowitz.net.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780231142809 |
| ISBN 10 | 0231142803 |
| Title | Hollywood Science |
| Author | Sidney Perkowitz |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press |
| Year published | 2007-12-11 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Prizes | Winner of Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2008 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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