Exploring science through science fiction / Barry B. Luokkala.

"How does Einstein's description of space and time compare with Dr. Who? Can James Bond really escape from an armor-plated railroad car by cutting through the floor with a laser concealed in a wristwatch? What would it take to create a fully-intelligent android, such as Star Trek's Co...

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Main Author: Luokkala, Barry B. (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, [2014]
Series:Science and fiction (Springer (Firm))
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