science in literature

"Examines the scientific principles behind some of your favorite characters, spells, items, and scenes from the Harry Potter universe, providing in-depth analysis and scientific facts to support its theories"--OCLC.

Contains ten essays in which various scientists and science writers discuss the intersections of science and reality in the fiction of Michael Crichton, author of "The Terminal Man," and other novels.

The authors examine the actual science that underlies the fictional story of Philip Pullman's " His Dark Materials" trilogy.

Contains essays that examine bioethical issues related to Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," and describe the life and accomplishments of Mary Shelley, as well as her actual knowledge of science, her inspiration for the character of Victor Frankenstein, and other related topics.

"In its popular and cultural weight and its expression of the ethical issues raised by the advance of science, physicist Sidney Perkowitz and film expert Eddy Von Mueller have brought together scholars and scientists, artists and directors to celebrate and examine Mary Shelley's creation and its legacy as the monster moves into his next century."--OCLC.

Examines the science in the fantasy television program "Game of Thrones", looking at wildfires, ice walls, zombification, faceless assassins, and more, to find out what is real and what is just fantasy.

Examines the true science that underlies James Bond's fantastic gadgets and feats, including the car the turns into a submarine, the buzz-saw Rolex, and the rocket-firing cigarette, covering hundreds of Q Division's inventions and analyzing Bond's battles in the air, under the sea, in outerspace, and beneath the earth.

Analyzes Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy and how it is rooted in scientific truth.

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What's the truth behind it all? Drawing on string theory and space-time, quantum physics and chaos theory, entanglement and Cold Dark Matter, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman's bestselling fantasy triology.