literature and science

Examines the links between basic concepts from classical and modern physics and art and literature, explaining how each concept has been used as the basis for artistic and literary works throughout history.

Presents a comprehensive survey of the influence of science and technology on literature and culture since the Medieval period, and shows how early writings such as Chaucer impact such things as Star Trek and The X-Files.

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