This book examines Mary Shelley's marvelous creation and its legacy as the monster moves into his next century.

Tracing the history of the development of biological science and how it has been received and understood by the public over two centuries, this book argues that the Frankenstein story governs much of today's debate about the onrushing new age of biotechnology.

This book offers insight into the world of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century science through the prism of Shelley's novel--the first work of science fiction ever--revealing how the monster was conceived, positing the real-life basis for Victor Frankenstein, and describing in vivid detail the experiments that might have led to the Creature's birth.

This book explores the science behind Shelley's book. From tales of reanimated zombie kittens to electrical experiments on human cadavers, the author examines the science and scientists that influenced Mary Shelley and inspired her most famous creation, Victor Frankenstein.

This book introduces and analyses a range of Victorian scientific fairy-tales, from nursery classics such as The Water-Babies to the little-known Wonderland of Evolution, or the story of insect lecturer Fairy Know-a-Bit.

One of the main topics of anime is advanced technology and how it will affect the human race. Movies like Akira have touched upon the power of the atom and the advances and tragedies nuclear power will bring to the Earth. Stories like Ghost in the Shell explore the limits of human and machine interface and artificial intelligence. More than any other genre in the entertainment field, anime explores the future of science and technology, and this book provides a fascinating and fun look at the science behind it.

This book covers the enduring questions that arise on the frontier between fantasy and reality. Did dragons really exist? What inspired the creation of vampires and why are we so drawn to them? Are we close to making Jurassic Park a reality by replicating a dinosaur from fossilized DNA?

This book provides a look into the elements of mystical places and magical objects--from the philosopher's stone, to love potions to the oracles--from ancient history, mythology, and contemporary culture.