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Using Science Fiction to Teach Thermodynamics: Vonnegut, Ice-Nine, and Global Warming

Authors :
Liberko, Charles A.
Source :
Journal of Chemical Education. Apr 2004 81(4):509-509.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The use of science fiction for teaching thermodynamics to introductory students is described. The universality and the tremendous predictive power of thermodynamics is demonstrated.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0021-9584
Volume :
81
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Chemical Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ717018
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive