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Lab Coats in Hollywood Science Scientists and Cinema, Kirby HC w/jkt 2011
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780262014786
- Book Title
- Lab Coats in Hollywood : Science, Scientists, and Cinema
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, Art, Science, Performing Arts
- Topic
- Film / General, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Social Aspects, Film & Video
- Item Width
- 6.5in
- Item Weight
- 19.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 264 Pages
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Product Information
How science consultantsmake movie science plausible, in films ranging from 2001: A SpaceOdyssey to Finding Nemo
Product Identifiers
Publisher
MIT Press
ISBN-10
0262014785
ISBN-13
9780262014786
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102839433
Product Key Features
Book Title
Lab Coats in Hollywood : Science, Scientists, and Cinema
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Film / General, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Social Aspects, Film & Video
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Art, Science, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
19.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Age Range
18
Lc Classification Number
Pn1995.9.S265k57
Grade from
College Graduate Student
Reviews
For movie-lovers everywhere, it provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how art and science meet in producing motion pictures we find delightful., "[O]ne of the most in-depth books on the intersection of science and Hollywoodto date." -- ScriptPhD.com, "For that strange corner where science nut meets movie buff, this is a veryenlightening book." -- Booklist, "For movie-lovers everywhere, it provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes lookat how art and science meet in producing motion pictures we find delightful." -- Science, "For movie-lovers everywhere, it provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how art and science meet in producing motion pictures we find delightful." -- Science, "We all know-or think we know-what science consultants do on Hollywood films: they check accuracy. They would be wrong. David Kirby shows the relation as much more complex, and vastly more interesting than that. Hollywood wants a landscape of verisimilitude, an elaborately produced naturalness, and legitimization of their image of the future. For their part, scientists can alter the public status of their fields and gain a powerful hand in articulating visions of how their own fields might work, from supercomputing to genetic alteration. This is an original study of a field that combines real knowledge of Hollywood films, scientist-consultants and science studies. It is fun to read, taking you to the back and forth between science and film everywhere from 2001 to Contact and Minority Report. I recommend it with enthusiasm." - Peter Galison , Pellegrino University Professor in History of Science and Physics, Harvard University, and Producer/Director, Secrecy, This is a must-read for anyone interested in popular representations of science. Kirby describes the ways that visual media interpret, naturalize, and engage with scientific theories (be they well-accepted, controversial, or fantastical), and how some scientists in turn manipulate cinematic depictions for their own ends. Plus, have I mentioned how much fun it is?, "From 'prophetic' early films like 1929's Woman in the Moon science-focused movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey to admitted fiascos like The Core , Kirby's command of the subject makes for entertaining reading and, likely, more informed viewing." -- Publishers Weekly, "This is a must-read for anyone interested in popular representations of science.Kirby describes the ways that visual media interpret, naturalize, and engage with scientifictheories (be they well-accepted, controversial, or fantastical), and how some scientists in turnmanipulate cinematic depictions for their own ends. Plus, have I mentioned how much fun itis?"-- Carla Nappi , New Books in Science, Technology, andSociety, From 'prophetic' early films like 1929's Woman in the Moon science-focused movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey to admitted fiascos like The Core , Kirby's command of the subject makes for entertaining reading and, likely, more informed viewing., "Kirby's book is honest and true, well-researched, unique, and easy to read." -- Jeff Schmerker , The Journal of Mind and Behavior, "For that strange corner where science nut meets movie buff, this is a very enlightening book." Booklist, "From 'prophetic' early films like 1929's Woman in the Moon science-focused movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey to admitted fiascos like The Core , Kirby's command of the subject makes for entertaining reading and, likely, more informed viewing." Publishers Weekly, "Kirby's book is honest and true, well-researched, unique, and easy toread." -- Jeff Schmerker , The Journal of Mind andBehavior, "This is a must-read for anyone interested in popular representations of science. Kirby describes the ways that visual media interpret, naturalize, and engage with scientific theories (be they well-accepted, controversial, or fantastical), and how some scientists in turn manipulate cinematic depictions for their own ends. Plus, have I mentioned how much fun it is?"-- Carla Nappi , New Books in Science, Technology, and Society, "[O]ne of the most in-depth books on the intersection of science and Hollywood to date." -- ScriptPhD.com, "From 'prophetic' early films like 1929's Woman in the Moon science-focusedmovies like 2001: A Space Odyssey to admitted fiascos like TheCore , Kirby's command of the subject makes for entertaining reading and, likely, moreinformed viewing." -- Publishers Weekly, "For that strange corner where science nut meets movie buff, this is a very enlightening book." -- Booklist
Copyright Date
2011
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2010-011961
Dewey Decimal
791.43/66
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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