Hollywood Science: Movies, Science, and the End of the World - S. Perkowitz, Sidney Perkowitz - Google Books

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Whether depicting humans battling aliens or a brave geologist saving lives as a volcano erupts, science-fiction films are an exciting visual and sensuous introduction to the workings of science and technology. These films explore a range of complex topics…