The science of science fiction /Matthew Brenden Wood ; illustrated by Tom Casteel.

By:

Wood, Matthew Brenden [Author]

Contributor(s):

Casteel, Tom []

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781619304673
9781619304680

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Genre/Form:

Electronic Books.

LOC classification:

Q173 .S354 2017

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Contents:

Introduction: The science behind science fiction -- Cloning ancient creatures -- Robots, androids, and artificial intelligence -- Living on Mars -- Aliens -- Faster-than-light travel -- Time travel -- Glossary.

Subject: Uncovers the real science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, exploring such topics as time travel, cloning, artificial intelligence, and life on other planets.

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Uncovers the real science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, exploring such topics as time travel, cloning, artificial intelligence, and life on other planets.

Timeline -- Introduction: The science behind science fiction -- Cloning ancient creatures -- Robots, androids, and artificial intelligence -- Living on Mars -- Aliens -- Faster-than-light travel -- Time travel -- Glossary.