Neuroscience in science fiction films /

"As the gap between science fiction and science fact has narrowed, films that were intended as pure fantasy at the time of their premier have taken on deeper meaning. Examining the parallel histories of psychiatry, neuroscience and cinema, this book shows how science fiction films offer insightful c...

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Autor principal: Packer, Sharon (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Lenguaje:inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
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Acceso en línea:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Sumario:"As the gap between science fiction and science fact has narrowed, films that were intended as pure fantasy at the time of their premier have taken on deeper meaning. Examining the parallel histories of psychiatry, neuroscience and cinema, this book shows how science fiction films offer insightful commentary on the scientific and philosophical developments of their times"--
Descripción Física:1 online resource (298 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476618005 (e-book)