Reviews for Information Technology-International Issues

The average rating for Information Technology-International Issues based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-05-09 00:00:00 Justin Henderson Having recently watched all 202 episodes of the original run of The X-Files (in preparation for the season 10 revival), I found this book to be a fun and engaging exploration of the science (and science-fiction) behind The X-Files. I appreciate that Dr. Anne Simon not only explores the correct applications of science in the show, but also critiques and corrects the use of artistic license to circumvent scientific reality. Ultimately, I find it very satisfying as a scientist to read about the care with which Chris Carter and Dr. Anne Simon approached scientific accuracy in The X-Files, though some of the metaphors Dr. Simon uses to explain scientific concepts and theory are unnecessarily complicated and confusing. Four stars:

Review # 2 was written on 2012-03-06 00:00:00 Jacob Abbott Chris Carter, creator of the X-Files, hired Dr. Anne Simon as the show's science advisor. The Real Science Behind the X-Files: Microbes, Meteorites, and Mutants is a result of Anne Simon's work on the show. As she writes, "The goal of this book is to explain to nonscientists the real science behind The X-Files. To use the show as a springboard to examine the many science issues that are blended into plots - hot topics like cloning, aging, genetic engineering, and life on other planets (pg. 22)." This well written informative book explains the scientific foundation for The X-Files and includes an index. Part of the appeal of this book is that it entertains while explaining the very real scientific explanations behind many of the shows episodes. Although some episodes can't be explained through science, many can. Additionally, as Simon points out, many scientists watched The X-Files and looked for mistakes so part of her job was to keep it as close to real science as possible. Certainly fans of The X-Files will appreciate this book and know the various episodes that Simon references or quotes dialogue from. I found this in the bargain books at the local used book store and it was worth every cent spent. It will be stored with our set of the complete X-Files series. Need I say it is very highly recommended for fans of the series.