The physics and astronomy of science fiction : understanding interstellar travel, teleportation, time travel, alien life and other genre fixtures /

This book explores science fiction films, television series, novels and short stories with a focus on their underlying concepts of physics and astronomy. Assessing the accuracy and plausibility of these representations, the author considers the possibility of travel to other star systems, time trave...

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Main Author: Bloom, Steven D., 1965- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
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Summary:This book explores science fiction films, television series, novels and short stories with a focus on their underlying concepts of physics and astronomy. Assessing the accuracy and plausibility of these representations, the author considers the possibility of travel to other star systems, time travel, teleportation and encounters with intelligent alien life and emotional robots.
Physical Description:236 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786470532
0786470534