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- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- City of Publication
- Cambridge
- ISBN
- 1782624872
- EAN
- 9781782624875
- Date of Publication
- 20170801
- Publication Name
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- Type
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- Release Title
- The Secret Science of Superheroes
- Artist
- Mark Lorch
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- Book Title
- The Secret Science of Superheroes
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Artist/Writer
- Andy Miah
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Real Chemistry, T.H.E.
- Genre
- Literary Criticism, Science, Comics & Graphic Novels
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If superhero powers were a reality, what else might be true? What scenes and science are missing from the movies that must logically follow from their powers? This book aims to introduce a whole range of scientific concepts, from protein chemistry to particle physics, by examining the superhero abilities of comic book and film characters.
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Royal Society of Real Chemistry, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1782624872
ISBN-13
9781782624875
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240020336
Product Key Features
Genre
Literary Criticism, Science, Comics & Graphic Novels
Publication Year
2017
Language
English
Artist/Writer
Andy Miah
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Weight
374.8 Oz
Item Width
6in
Additional Product Features
Number of Pages
227 Pages
Book Title
Secret Science of Superheroes
Lccn
2017-302120
Dewey Decimal
741.5/36
Lc Classification Number
Q162
Table of Content
The Breakfast of Superheroes; The Evolution of Superpowers; The Hallmarks of Hulk; Supervillainy 101; How to Build a Super Soldier; The Real World Super Metal; Is it a Ceramic? Is it Graphene? No it's Vibranium; The Science of Super Suits; Why Doesn't the Invisible Woman Bump Into Things?; The Flash: The Fastest Man on Fire; You've Got to Learn to be More...Flexible: The Mechanics of Marvellous; Big Data, Big Heroes and Bad Computers; The Wonder-ous Truth: The Workings of Wonder Woman's Lasso; Super Frequently Asked Questions
Copyright Date
2017
Dewey Edition
23
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[A]n illustration of the fact that serious subjects can be explained in a fascinatingly clear way to which broader audience can easily relate., In worlds where superheroes exist, I often imagine how such powers could be possible. These are worlds in which we often have to suspend belief. But what if we didn't? The authors -- a banded 'super' team of scientists -- of The Secret Science of Superheroes aim to explore the many scientific principles underpinning the superpowers we marvel at. This book is composed of short, concise chapters that delve into individual superpowers and provide examples of comparable abilities exercised in the world we live in, whether they appear in nature or spawn from technology. The reader is challenged to consider what sort of nutritional intake Spider-Man would need to kickstart his crime-fighting day, or how the ins and outs of Batman's suit allow him to keep Gotham City safe. Cover-to-cover, the book is short and sweet, an experience populated with quintessential superheroes and comic history (the authors' knowledge is impressive). It introduces a wide range of topics that can captivate a diverse range of readers -- from those with general science knowledge to comic book and film enthusiasts. Each chapter is structured similarly and is accompanied by educational illustrations by Andy Brunning, providing the perfect blend of entertaining and informative material with plenty of references for the reader to peruse should he or she want to explore the science a little more. The sheer diversity of the content means that not all chapters may appeal to you. However, I would dissuade against skipping them. On first glance of the contents page, I had an opinion on what chapters I thought I would enjoy the most. How wrong I was; do not judge a chapter by its title. A highlight of the book included an exploration into how Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth could be made from aramid rope -- a type of material made from Kevlar -- with an absorbent layer that allows a truth serum drug, such as sodium pentothal, to permeate the skin of the captive. What I enjoyed most about this book was how well it made difficult concepts understandable. For example, one chapter focuses on the Hulk and his transformation from Bruce Banner as a model to explain the biological processes of cancer. These types of discussions -- based on our present understanding of disciplines such as genetics, materials science and physics, among others -- could inspire those interested in comic books and films to take up the study of science. Superheroes such as Batman and Iron Man were my exposure and gateway into science; these characters made science cool, and this is exactly what this book does. It is hard to read this book and not wonder what ability I would want. I often overlook the adverse effects and the dark side of power. This book explores these trade-offs and made me rethink what power I would want -- remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Those with a keener hawkeye will notice a few mistakes, but these can be forgiven. After all, the authors embraced the power of The Flash and wrote this book in just 36 hours. This book does what it sets out to do: it introduces a wide range of scientific concepts in a fun, light-hearted and understandable tone. Occasionally, we have to accept that, sometimes, superpowers are just magic. However, the world as we know it may be working towards 'super', with advancements in technology and the development of military supersuits, memory materials and programmable polymers. As one of the authors states, "The science behind superheroes is not entirely outside the realms of the physical possibilities that operate within our world." Science is a marvellous field that might just make the impossible possible., The Secret Science of Superheroes is quite possibly the best book I have read that uses science fiction as a vehicle for science fact., The secret science of superheroes is a collection of scientific essays that were written by a team of science writers over a single weekend, then compiled and edited by Mark Lorch and Andy Miah. While there are plenty of equations, diagrams and mind-bending concepts, it's definitely not a textbook. It's far too silly to be a textbook. In fact, there is a wonderful juxtaposition in using well-considered logical scientific arguments to explain the (often ridiculous) comic book world by, for example, predicting and understanding the physical properties of Captain America's vibranium shield or asking how easy it would be for Elastigirl to give birth. What I loved about this book was the fact that each chapter was independent and unique, and each had a different approach - which makes sense as each chapter is written by a different author talking about their own favourite subject in their own way. The secret science of superheroes addresses all of those niggling inconsistencies that hardcore nerds have grumbled about during movie marathons, but it also breaks the science down in a fun and easy-to-read way for the comic book novice. I honestly think this book would appeal to anyone, regardless of their scientific education. Let's face it, is there really a better way to learn about epidemiology than by choosing which virus would best enslave humanity? The secret science of superheroes is fun, engaging and suitable for superhero fans of any level. Not to mention a great way to learn how to laugh like an evil genius., Cover-to-cover, the book is short and sweet, an experience populated with quintessential superheroes and comic history (the authors' knowledge is impressive). It introduces a wide range of topics that can captivate a diverse range of readers -- from those with general science knowledge to comic book and film enthusiasts. What I enjoyed most about this book was how well it made difficult concepts understandable., I found this book very inspirational - I do not think that there are many books that join fundamental science and popular fiction in such an engaging way! [A]n illustration of the fact that serious subjects can be explained in a fascinatingly clear way to which broader audience can easily relate., I found this book very inspirational - I do not think that there are many books that join fundamental science and popular fiction in such an engaging way!
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Superheroes, General, Essays, Comics & Graphic Novels
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