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A study of the world of science describes how the animated television show has addressed such scientific issues as genetic manipulation, time travel, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life, exploring the theoretical possibilities of such speculative concepts.

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Main Author: Halpern, Paul, 1961-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, c2007.
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Summary:A study of the world of science describes how the animated television show has addressed such scientific issues as genetic manipulation, time travel, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life, exploring the theoretical possibilities of such speculative concepts.
Physical Description:x, 262 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780470114605 (pbk.)
0470114606 (pbk.)