The Physics of the Buffyverse Paperback - 2007
by Jennifer Ouellette
Physics with a Buffy the Vampire Slayer pop-culture chaserIn the tradition of the bestselling The Physics of Star Trek, acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ouellette explains fundamental concepts in the physical sciences through examples culled from the hit TV shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel. The weird and wonderful world of the Buffyverse where the melding of magic and science is an everyday occurrence provides a fantastical jumping-off point for looking at complex theories of biology, chemistry, and theoretical physics. From surreal vampires, demons, and interdimensional portals to energy conservation, black holes, and string theory, The Physics of the Buffyverse is serious (and palatable) science for the rest of us.
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In the tradition of the bestselling The Physics of Star Trek, acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ouellette explains fundamental concepts in the physical sciences through examples culled from the hit TV shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel. The weird and wonderful world of the Buffyverse—where the melding of magic and science is an everyday occurrence—provides a fantastical jumping-off point for looking at complex theories of biology, chemistry, and theoretical physics. From surreal vampires, demons, and interdimensional portals to energy conservation, black holes, and string theory, The Physics of the Buffyverse is serious (and palatable) science for the rest of us.
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- Title The Physics of the Buffyverse
- Author Jennifer Ouellette
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Thus
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, New York, New York
- Publication date 2007-01-01
- Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780143038627 / 0143038621
- Weight 0.63 lbs (0.29 kg)
- Dimensions 7.48 x 5.7 x 0.81 in (19.00 x 14.48 x 2.06 cm)
- Age range 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Category Science
- Library of Congress subjects Physics
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006025634
- Dewey Decimal Code 530
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- Booklist, 12/15/2006, Page 9
- Library Journal, 11/15/2006, Page 93
- New York Times, 02/25/2007, Page 20
- Publishers Weekly, 11/27/2006, Page 44
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