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Using Medicine in Science Fiction = The SF Writer’s Guide to Human Biology /

紀錄類型:	書目-語言資料,印刷品 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	Using Medicine in Science Fiction/ by H. G. Stratmann.
其他題名:	The SF Writer’s Guide to Human Biology /
作者:	Stratmann, H. G.
面頁冊數:	XIV, 556 p.online resource. :
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
標題:	Medicine. -
電子資源:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16015-3
ISBN:	9783319160153

Using Medicine in Science Fiction = The SF Writer’s Guide to Human Biology /
Stratmann, H. G.

Using Medicine in Science FictionThe SF Writer’s Guide to Human Biology /[electronic resource] :by H. G. Stratmann. - 1st ed. 2016. - XIV, 556 p.online resource. - Science and Fiction,2197-1188. - Science and Fiction,.

Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- How the Human Body Works: From Quarks to Cells -- Hurting and Healing Characters -- Space Is a Dangerous Place -- Microgravity and the Human Body -- Space Medicine: Paging Dr. McCoy -- Danger! Radiation! -- Suspended Animation: Putting Characters on Ice -- Telepathy, Using the Force, and Other Paranormal Abilities -- The Biology of Immortality -- Sex in Science Fiction -- The Promises and Perils of Medical Nanotechnology -- Genetic Engineering: Tinkering with the Human Body -- Stem Cells and Organ Transplantation: Resetting Our Biological Clocks -- Bionics: Creating the Twenty-Four Million Dollar Man or Woman -- Summing Up: Using Medicine in Science Fiction -- Author Biography -- Discussions of Specific Medical Issues in Science Fiction -- Index.

This book offers a clearly written, entertaining and comprehensive source of medical information for both writers and readers of science fiction. Science fiction in print, in movies and on television all too often presents dubious or simply incorrect depictions of human biology and medical issues. This book explores the real science behind such topics as how our bodies adapt to being in space, the real-life feasibility of common plot elements such as suspended animation and medical nanotechnology, and future prospects for improving health, prolonging our lives, and enhancing our bodies through technology. Each chapter focuses on a single important science fiction-related subject, combining concise factual information with examples drawn from science fiction in all media. Chapters conclude with a “Bottom Line” section summarizing the most important points discussed in the chapter and giving science fiction writers practical advice on how to incorporate them into their own creations, including a list of references for further reading. The book will appeal to all readers interested in learning about the latest ideas on a variety of science fiction-related medical topics, and offers an invaluable reference source for writers seeking to increase the realism and readability of their works. Henry G. Stratmann, MD, FACC, FACP is a cardiologist with board certifications in internal medicine, cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. Before entering privat e practice he became Professor of Medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine and performed clinical medical research. Henry received a BA in chemistry from St. Louis University and his MD at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He is currently enrolled at Missouri State University to obtain a BS in physics with a minor in astronomy. His professional publications include being an author or coauthor of many research articles for medical journals, primarily in the field of nuclear cardiology. Henry is also a regular contributor of both stories and science fact articles to Analog Science Fiction and Fact.

ISBN: 9783319160153

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-319-16015-3doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

644133
Medicine.

LC Class. No.: R1

Dewey Class. No.: 610

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