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Michael Brooks, Rick Edwards
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Science(ish)
The Peculiar Science Behind the Movies
2017. 272 S. 50 Abb. 216 mm
Verlag/Jahr: ATLANTIC BOOKS 2017
ISBN: 1-78649-221-0 (1786492210)
Neue ISBN: 978-1-78649-221-0 (9781786492210)
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Two bestselling authors provide the perfect way into science: the Hollywood sci-fi movies we all know and love.
A Sunday Times Book of the Year 2017
A New Scientist Gift Pick 2017
"Bright, nerdy and funny! Of course I loved it." Dara O Briain
Can we resurrect dinosaurs, Jurassic Park-style? Are we living in The Matrix´s digital simulation? Do aliens with acid blood exist somewhere in the universe? Will we ever go back and visit 1955? And just why were the original Planet of the Ape movies so terrible?
In Science(ish), Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks confront all the questions that your favourite movies provoke. Inspired by their award-winning podcast, this popular (hopefully) science (definitely) book dedicates each chapter to a different sci-fi classic, and wittily explores the fascinating issues that arise.
Covering movies from 28 Days Later to Ex Machina, this is a joyous ride through astrophysics, neuroscience, psychology, botany, artificial intelligence, evolution, and plenty more subjects you´ve always wanted to grasp. Now´s your chance: stylishly designed and illustrated throughout, Science(ish) is the perfect gift for every curious mind.
Bright, nerdy and funny! Of course I loved it. Dara O´ Briain, comedian and television presenter
Rick Edwards is a writer and television presenter. His debut book, None of the Above, which explained the political landscape in the UK, reached number 5 in the overall Amazon UK chart. Rick has a Natural Sciences degree from Cambridge but only dimly recalls it.
Dr Michael Brooks is an author, journalist, and consultant for New Scientist. His biggest accomplishment to date is not the PhD in Quantum Physics - it´s writing Rick´s favourite popular science book, 13 Things That Don´t Make Sense.