Thought X: Fictions and Hypotheticals: 7 (Science-into-Fiction) - Softcover

Marek, Adam; Schofield, Sarah; Watson, Ian; Wilkinson, Margaret; Roberts, Adam; Mackintosh, Anneliese; Gilbert, Zoe; Alland, Sandra; Hedgecock, Andy; Ince, Robin

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ISBN 10: 1905583605 ISBN 13: 9781905583607

Verlag: Comma Press, 2017

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'This makes for a lively mix of styles and subject matter. Comma are to be applauded for encouraging fiction writers to write (and readers to read) about such unusual topics.' --Pippa Goldschmidt, Shoreline of Infinity

'Thought X is based upon a standout idea and is executed to near-perfection.' --Bookmunch

'This is a book that combines scientific thought and theory with expertly crafted prose in an eclectic collection of genres and styles [...] Thought X is a compelling and provocative read.' --Disclaimer Magazine

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Science is always telling stories. Whether in the creation myths of evolution or the Big Bang, or in the eureka moments of science history, narrative—just as much as metaphor—is a key tool in the scientist's surprisingly literary toolkit. Perhaps the most interesting use of story is the thought experiment, the intuition pump, that draws on the most instinctive parts of the imagination to crack otherwise perplexing problems. From Newton's Bucket and Maxwell's Demon to Einstein's Lift and Schrodinger's Cat, all are examples of "fiction" being used at the highest level, not just to explain but to deduce and to prove. In this unique anthology, authors—including Robin Ince, Sara Maitland and Adam Marek —have collaborated with leading scientists to bounce literary, human narratives against purely theoretical ones, alloying together real stories with abstract ones to produce truly extraordinary results.

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• Verlag: Comma Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1905583605
• ISBN 13: 9781905583607
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 272