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The Science of Doctor Who (Paperback)

by Paul Parsons (Author) "So what exactly is it you're a doctor of, Doctor ...? The truth is we never really find out ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 335 pages
  • Publisher: Icon Books Ltd (5 April 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1840467916
  • ISBN-13: 978-1840467918
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 231,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'Unmissable for all fans of Doctor Who... Good science fiction and cutting-edge science go hand in hand. Here's how Who does it.' Stephen Baxter 'An entertaining look at the scientific fiction behind Doctor Who - and some of the not-so-fictitious science as well. Who fans old and new will delight in this treasure trove of ideas presented by a writer who is clearly a fan as well as being a scientist.' John Gribbin 'Snappy, lively, journalistic, and drenched in Doctor Who' Nature 'More effective than a dozen earnest and worthy schemes to promote the public understanding of science.' New Scientist"


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This is the cutting-edge science behind one of the most popular sci-fi series ever. New "Doctor Who" series starts in April 2007. Written by the editor of the popular BBC "Focus" magazine, it covers everything from how Daleks climb stairs to regenerating like the Time Lord. You can discover: why time travel isn't ruled out by the laws of physics; the real K-9 - the robot assistant for space travellers built by NASA; how Dalek-like designer lifeforms are being bred by genetic engineering; why before long we could all be regenerating like a Time Lord; and the medical truth about the Doctor's two hearts, and the real creature with five.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it! This Book will make you clever!, 15 Aug 2006
Over the years I have read a fair number of books, but none with such uniqueness and scope as The Science of Doctor Who by Paul Parsons.

Viewers of the TV show, will know of the many science related plots, schemes and devices that Doctor Who poses - but little on how these things may or may not be possible in the real world.

The Science of Doctor Who seperates fact from fiction by exploring what is known, with what is possible and in some cases with shocking excitement as the prospects.

The sheer knowledge and intelligence of the author is evident throughout the book. So much so, that when you finally finish it - you feel vastly more intelligent.

Read it! This Book will make you clever!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great teaching aid, as well as fun, 13 April 2007
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My 7-yr old Doctor Who-addicted son just made me buy this, and I was thinking it would be a little dry and dusty for him, but he's fascinated, and so am I! It's written in a very straight-forward style, and stays tied in closely with the show (including the newest series), rather than going on about time travel etc too long.

We've only just read the first bit about the Doctor's two hearts and already my son has asked me a million questions about the human cardio-vascular system and Isaac Newton. He's going to be a very knowledgable boy by the end of this book!

I really do recommend this for fans, and those parents who want to engender an interest in science in their kids.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for all!, 20 Aug 2007
By R. W. Roberts "GraceCharlotte" (Midlands, UK) - See all my reviews
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This book is amazing - despite being hard t grasp in parts, its really interesting, debating and explaining theoretical time travel and explaining how the doctor's gadgets, gizmos and even the TARDIS could work in real life. I would even recommend this to non-doctor who fans, because the book is so interesting due to the science it explains.

Also almost all ages can read this as long as they have had a decent physics teacher. I am 16 and just come out of school so I'm not exactly a science expert! yet I can still understand 99% of the science explained.

In conclusion this book is fab! i would recommend to doctorwho fans and scientists alike!
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