Science of #: The Science of Aliens

The Real Science Behind the Gods and Monsters from Space and Time

Science of #: The Science of Aliens
Mark Brake
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Paperback
h229 x 152mm - 216pg
1 Sep 2022 US
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9781510767102
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Discover the real science behind 2001, ET, Signs, and all your favourite fictional alien civilisations. As space telescopes continue to search for life in this unearthly Universe, the crucial questions remain unanswered. Are we awake to the revolutionary effects on human society and science that alien contact will bring? And how is it possible to imagine the unknown? The Science of Aliens tells the compelling story of how the portrayal of alien life has evolved over time. Taking examples from science, film, and fiction, this book showcases how scholars, filmmakers, and authors have devoted their energies to imagining life beyond this Earth. From Copernicus to Kubrick, The Science of Aliens is a fascinating account for anyone interested in extraterrestrials. Otherworldly topics include:What Xenomorphs from Alien and Na' vi from Avatar have in commonDarwin among aliensExtraterrestrials in Einstein' s skyAliens in our space ageAnd so much moreVisualise the unknown and redefine your place in a changing cosmos with The Science of Aliens.

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Mark Brake developed the world' s first science and science fiction degree in 1999 and 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 Cinema. Mark also tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes road shows.
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ISBN-13: 9781510767102
Published: 1 Sep 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 261g
Pages: 216

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