The Physics of Superheroes
More Heroes! More Villains! More Science! Spectacular Second Edition
By James Kakalios | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science
Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught \"Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books,\" a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.
Editions of The Physics of Superheroes
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781592405084
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101152362
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A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science
Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught \"Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books,\" a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.
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What is The Physics of Superheroes about?
A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science
Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught \"Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books,\" a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Physics of Superheroes?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Physics of Superheroes?
James Kakalios
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The Physics of Superheroes is available as paperback(ISBN 9781592405084) and ebook(ISBN 9781101152362)
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