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Informative, entertaining and upbeat, this book continues Grazier
and Cass's exploration of how technology, science, and scientists
are portrayed in Hollywood productions. Both big and small-screen
productions are featured and their science content
illuminated-first by the authors and subsequently by a range of
experts from science and the film world. Starring roles in this
volume are played by, among other things, computers (human and
mechanical), artificial intelligences, robots, and spacecraft.
Interviews with writers, producers, and directors of acclaimed
science-themed films stand side by side with the perspectives of
scientists, science fiction authors, and science advisors. The
result is a stimulating and informative reading experience for the
layperson and professional scientist or engineer alike. The book
begins with a foreword by Zack Stentz, who co-wrote X-Men: First
Class and Thor, and is currently a writer/producer on CW's The
Flash.
Lighthearted, quirky, and upbeat, this book explores the portrayal
of science and technology on both the big and little screen -- and
how Hollywood is actually doing a better job of getting it right
than ever before. Grounded in the real-word, and often
cutting-edge, science and technology that inspires fictional
science, the authors survey Hollywood depictions of topics such as
quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and alien worlds. Including
material from interviews with over two dozen writers, producers,
and directors of acclaimed science-themed productions -- as well as
scientists, science fiction authors, and science advisors --
Hollyweird Science examines screen science fiction from the
sometimes-conflicting vantage points of storytellers, researchers,
and viewers. Including a foreword by Eureka co-creator and
executive producer Jaime Paglia, and an afterword by astronomer and
science fiction author Michael Brotherton, Ph.D., this book is
accessible to all readers from the layperson to the armchair expert
to the professional scientist, and will delight all of them
equally.
Vestibular Disorders, Third Edition, uses a case-study approach to
outline the principles and practice of the care of patients with
dizziness and balance disorders. The text reflects the combined
perspectives and experience of a neurologist (Dr. Furman) a
neurotologic surgeon (Dr. Cass), and a physical therapist (Dr.
Whitney). Each case study contains relevant material regarding
history, physical examination, laboratory testing, differential
diagnosis, and treatment. This material provides a springboard for
discussion of either a concept in the field of vestibular disorders
or the diagnosis or treatment of a particular disease state.
Practical, specific treatment options are discussed throughout the
book. The book is written to a wide audience and educational level
of readers including Primary Care Physicians, Otolaryngologists,
Neurologists, Physical Therapist, and Audiologists. The case-format
style of the book lends itself to use in teaching programs
involving medical students, residents, physical therapy students,
and audiology students, and as a reference text for clinicians at
the bedside. Each of the cases from the first and second editions
have been updated, the background material has been expanded and
eight new cases have been added. Vestibular Disorders, Third
Edition, aims to span the gap between existing in-depth tests and
the problems that arise whenever a patient presents with dizziness.
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