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Pseudoscience and Science Fiction
Andrew May
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Description for Pseudoscience and Science Fiction
Paperback. Series: Science and Fiction. Num Pages: 181 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 28 colour illustrations, 35 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: DSK; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 247 x 15. Weight in Grams: 300.
Aliens, flying saucers, ESP, the Bermuda Triangle, antigravity ... are we talking about science fiction or pseudoscience? Sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference. Both pseudoscience and science fiction (SF) are creative endeavours that have little in common with academic science, beyond the superficial trappings of jargon and subject matter. The most obvious difference between the two is that pseudoscience is presented as fact, not fiction. Yet like SF, and unlike real science, pseudoscience is driven by a desire to please an audience - in this case, people who want to believe . ... Read more
Aliens, flying saucers, ESP, the Bermuda Triangle, antigravity ... are we talking about science fiction or pseudoscience? Sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference. Both pseudoscience and science fiction (SF) are creative endeavours that have little in common with academic science, beyond the superficial trappings of jargon and subject matter. The most obvious difference between the two is that pseudoscience is presented as fact, not fiction. Yet like SF, and unlike real science, pseudoscience is driven by a desire to please an audience - in this case, people who want to believe . ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Science and Fiction
Condition
New
Number of Pages
181
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319426044
SKU
V9783319426044
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Ref
99-15
About Andrew May
Andrew May obtained a PhD in astrophysics from the University of Manchester in 1982 and is an experienced and versatile professional, with a career spanning academia, government and private industry. Since the start of 2011 he has been working as a freelance writer and defence consultant. He has a wide range of interests and has written both authoritatively and entertainingly ... Read more
Reviews for Pseudoscience and Science Fiction
Pseudoscience and Science Fiction is as engaging as it is informative. May handles his historical subject matter commendably with well-researched, academic prose that remains easily accessible and fun to read. The histories of the two titular fields are explored in depth, and the connections between them are well-illuminated. ... recommend it to anyone interested in science fiction, history, pseudoscience, pop ... Read more