Lab Coats in Hollywood: Science, Scientists, and Cinema by Kirby, David A.
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- Paperback
- Weight
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- ISBN
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
MIT Press
ISBN-10
0262518708
ISBN-13
9780262518703
eBay Product ID (ePID)
143634508
Product Key Features
Book Title
Lab Coats in Hollywood : Science, Scientists, and Cinema
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Social Aspects, General, Film & Video
Publication Year
2013
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Technology & Engineering, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
15.6 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-011961
Dewey Edition
22
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, "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 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?, "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, "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, "Kirby's book is honest and true, well-researched, unique, and easy toread." -- Jeff Schmerker , The Journal of Mind andBehavior, "[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
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
791.43/66
Synopsis
How science consultants make movie science plausible, in films ranging from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Finding Nemo., How science consultants make movie science plausible, in films ranging from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Finding Nemo. Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey , released in 1968, is perhaps the most scientifically accurate film ever produced. The film presented such a plausible, realistic vision of space flight that many moon hoax proponents believe that Kubrick staged the 1969 moon landing using the same studios and techniques. Kubrick's scientific verisimilitude in 2001 came courtesy of his science consultants--including two former NASA scientists--and the more than sixty-five companies, research organizations, and government agencies that offered technical advice. Although most filmmakers don't consult experts as extensively as Kubrick did, films ranging from A Beautiful Mind and Contact to Finding Nemo and The Hulk have achieved some degree of scientific credibility because of science consultants. In Lab Coats in Hollywood , David Kirby examines the interaction of science and cinema: how science consultants make movie science plausible, how filmmakers negotiate scientific accuracy within production constraints, and how movies affect popular perceptions of science. Drawing on interviews and archival material, Kirby examines such science consulting tasks as fact checking and shaping visual iconography. Kirby finds that cinema can influence science as well: Depictions of science in popular films can promote research agendas, stimulate technological development, and even stir citizens into political action., How science consultants make movie science plausible, in films ranging from 2001- A Space Odyssey to Finding Nemo. Stanley Kubrick's 2001- A Space Odyssey , released in 1968, is perhaps the most scientifically accurate film ever produced. The film presented such a plausible, realistic vision of space flight that many moon hoax proponents believe that Kubrick staged the 1969 moon landing using the same studios and techniques. Kubrick's scientific verisimilitude in 2001 came courtesy of his science consultants-including two former NASA scientists-and the more than sixty-five companies, research organizations, and government agencies that offered technical advice. Although most filmmakers don't consult experts as extensively as Kubrick did, films ranging from A Beautiful Mind and Contact to Finding Nemo and The Hulk have achieved some degree of scientific credibility because of science consultants. In Lab Coats in Hollywood , David Kirby examines the interaction of science and cinema- how science consultants make movie science plausible, how filmmakers negotiate scientific accuracy within production constraints, and how movies affect popular perceptions of science. Drawing on interviews and archival material, Kirby examines such science consulting tasks as fact checking and shaping visual iconography. Kirby finds that cinema can influence science as well- Depictions of science in popular films can promote research agendas, stimulate technological development, and even stir citizens into political action.
LC Classification Number
PN1995.9.S265K57
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