Entertainment Science

Author : Thorsten Hennig-Thurau,Mark B. Houston
Publisher : Springer
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319892924

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Entertainment Science by Thorsten Hennig-Thurau,Mark B. Houston Pdf

The entertainment industry has long been dominated by legendary screenwriter William Goldman’s “Nobody-Knows-Anything” mantra, which argues that success is the result of managerial intuition and instinct. This book builds the case that combining such intuition with data analytics and rigorous scholarly knowledge provides a source of sustainable competitive advantage – the same recipe for success that is behind the rise of firms such as Netflix and Spotify, but has also fueled Disney’s recent success. Unlocking a large repertoire of scientific studies by business scholars and entertainment economists, the authors identify essential factors, mechanisms, and methods that help a new entertainment product succeed. The book thus offers a timely alternative to “Nobody-Knows” decision-making in the digital era: while coupling a good idea with smart data analytics and entertainment theory cannot guarantee a hit, it systematically and substantially increases the probability of success in the entertainment industry. Entertainment Science is poised to inspire fresh new thinking among managers, students of entertainment, and scholars alike. Thorsten Hennig-Thurau and Mark B. Houston – two of our finest scholars in the area of entertainment marketing – have produced a definitive research-based compendium that cuts across various branches of the arts to explain the phenomena that provide consumption experiences to capture the hearts and minds of audiences. Morris B. Holbrook, W. T. Dillard Professor Emeritus of Marketing, Columbia University Entertainment Science is a must-read for everyone working in the entertainment industry today, where the impact of digital and the use of big data can’t be ignored anymore. Hennig-Thurau and Houston are the scientific frontrunners of knowledge that the industry urgently needs. Michael Kölmel, media entrepreneur and Honorary Professor of Media Economics at University of Leipzig Entertainment Science’s winning combination of creativity, theory, and data analytics offers managers in the creative industries and beyond a novel, compelling, and comprehensive approach to support their decision-making. This ground-breaking book marks the dawn of a new Golden Age of fruitful conversation between entertainment scholars, managers, and artists. Allègre Hadida, Associate Professor in Strategy, University of Cambridge

Author : Vincent Campbell
Publisher : Springer
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137385383

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Science, Entertainment and Television Documentary by Vincent Campbell Pdf

The shift from traditional documentary to “factual entertainment” television has been the subject of much debate and criticism, particularly with regard to the representation of science. New types of factual programming that combine documentary techniques with those of entertainment formats (such as drama, game-shows and reality TV) have come in for strident criticism. Often featuring spectacular visual effects produced by Computer Generated Imagery these programmes blur the boundaries between mainstream science and popular beliefs. Through close analysis of programmes across a range of sciences, this book explores these issues to see if criticisms of such hybrid programmes as representing the “rotting carcass of science TV” really are valid. Campbell considers if in fact; when considered in relation to the principles, practices and communication strategies of different sciences; these shows can be seen to offer more complex and rich representations that construct sciences as objects of wonder, awe and the sublime.

Author : Kathleen Hall Jamieson,Dan M. Kahan,Dietram Scheufele
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190497620

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The Oxford Handbook of the Science of Science Communication by Kathleen Hall Jamieson,Dan M. Kahan,Dietram Scheufele Pdf

The proposal to vaccinate adolescent girls against the human papilloma virus ignited political controversy, as did the advent of fracking and a host of other emerging technologies. These disputes attest to the persistent gap between expert and public perceptions. Complicating the communication of sound science and the debates that surround the societal applications of that science is a changing media environment in which misinformation can elicit belief without corrective context and likeminded individuals are prone to seek ideologically comforting information within their own self-constructed media enclaves. Drawing on the expertise of leading science communication scholars from six countries, The Oxford Handbook of the Science of Science Communication not only charts the media landscape - from news and entertainment to blogs and films - but also examines the powers and perils of human biases - from the disposition to seek confirming evidence to the inclination to overweight endpoints in a trend line. In the process, it draws together the best available social science on ways to communicate science while also minimizing the pernicious effects of human bias. The Handbook adds case studies exploring instances in which communication undercut or facilitated the access to scientific evidence. The range of topics addressed is wide, from genetically engineered organisms and nanotechnology to vaccination controversies and climate change. Also unique to this book is a focus on the complexities of involving the public in decision making about the uses of science, the regulations that should govern its application, and the ethical boundaries within which science should operate. The Handbook is an invaluable resource for researchers in the communication fields, particularly in science and health communication, as well as to scholars involved in research on scientific topics susceptible to distortion in partisan debate.

Author : Jacques Barzun
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Civilization
ISBN : UCAL:B3435701

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Science by Jacques Barzun Pdf

Author : Barbara Maria Stafford
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0262691817

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Artful Science by Barbara Maria Stafford Pdf

Reveals the "magic" of learning in the 18th century. This text draws on historical sources and popular imagery to make the case for the pedagogical opportunities - suggesting ways of putting intelligence, enjoyment and communicative power back into thinking with images.

Author : Cathy H.C. Hsu,William C Gartner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136338168

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The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Research by Cathy H.C. Hsu,William C Gartner Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Research is a compendium of some of the most relevant issues affecting tourism development today. The topics addressed in this book provide some new thinking for those involved in tourism research. This book takes the reader from the beginnings of tourism research to a discussion of emerging forms of tourism and selected examples of tourism development. The underlying theoretical dimensions are reviewed, analysed and discussed from a number of perspectives. This book brings together leading researchers, many of whom are members of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism, to discuss tourism today and its future. The works included in this volume are diverse, in terms of geographical context, research methodology, root discipline, and perspective. This book represents studies based in Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia. Research methodologies include both quantitative and qualitative. Both macro and micro issues are discussed from the economic, psychological, sociological, political science, marketing, and other perspectives, which reflect the interdisciplinary nature of tourism studies. This book is divided into 6 sections. Section 1 considers the foundations for tourism research. Section 2 discusses the implications for destination management and section 3 discusses planning for tourism development. Section 4 covers human capital for tourism development. And finally, section 5 evaluates emerging forms of tourism and then section 6 offers insights into tourism evolution. It offers the reader a comprehensive synthesis of this field, conveying the latest thinking and research. The text will provide an invaluable resource for all those with an interest in tourism research. This is essential reading for students, researchers & academics of Tourism as well as those of related studies in particular Leisure, Hospitality & Development Studies.

Author : Patricia Fara
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781840465549

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An Entertainment for Angels by Patricia Fara Pdf

Electricity was the scientific fashion of the Enlightenment, 'an Entertainment for Angels, rather than for Men'. By demonstrating their control of the natural world, Enlightenment philosophers hoped to gain authority over society. And their stunning electrical performances provided dramatic evidence of their special powers. Using contemporary illustrations, Patricia Fara vividly portrays how Franklin and his colleagues struggled to understand the strange and exciting effects their experiments were producing.

Author : Donna J. Nelson,Robert Grazier,Jaime Paglia,Sidney Perkowitz
Publisher : ACS Symposium
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0841228248

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Hollywood Chemistry by Donna J. Nelson,Robert Grazier,Jaime Paglia,Sidney Perkowitz Pdf

Hollywood and science have found each other, and seem to have formed the strongest bond to date. The increasing use of science consultants in science fiction and science-themed productions, from comedies like The Big Bang Theory to dramas like Breaking Bad, as well as the creation of the Science and Entertainment Exchange by the National Academy of Sciences, suggests a new level of Interaction between science and entertainment media that will surely benefit both sides. What finally catalyzed this reaction? This eclectic collection of essays examines the connections between Hollywood and science, with a primary focus on the current state of the relationship. It features contributions from screenwriters, producers, directors, scientists, science advisors, science writers, even a music composer and a dramaturge. The formats of the chapters contained herein are equally eclectic: some take the form of academic journal articles, some are written as less formal interviews, and some are narratives. The tones of the offerings range from the purely serious to the comedic. The first half of the book focuses on the various approaches that different television series and moves employ to incorporate accurate science into their productions. In other instances, authors explore the more fundamental aspects of science-like sound, music, and light-that enable audiences to appreciate television and film. The second half of the volume explores the effects that television and film have on the viewing public. Some authors explain the science, both explicit and implied, that can be found within various Hollywood productions, and explore instances where Hollywood and science failed to click, instead of meshing. Other authors examine the influence that Hollywood science has on the science community, public policy, and the legal system. Still others describe pedagogical applications of television and movie science to education-as well as Hollywood's role in motivating future generations of scientists and engineers.

Author : Nuno J. Nunes,Lizhuang Ma,Meili Wang,Nuno Correia,Zhigeng Pan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030657369

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Entertainment Computing – ICEC 2020 by Nuno J. Nunes,Lizhuang Ma,Meili Wang,Nuno Correia,Zhigeng Pan Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th IFIP TC 14 International Conference on Entertainment Computing, ICEC 2020, which was supposed to take place in Xi’an, China, in November 2020, but it was instead held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 21 full papers and 18 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. They cover a large range of topics in the following thematic areas: games; virtual reality and augmented reality; artificial intelligence; edutainment and art; 3D modeling; and animation.

Author : Jannicke Baalsrud Hauge,Jorge C. S. Cardoso,Licínio Roque,Pedro A. Gonzalez-Calero
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030893941

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Entertainment Computing – ICEC 2021 by Jannicke Baalsrud Hauge,Jorge C. S. Cardoso,Licínio Roque,Pedro A. Gonzalez-Calero Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th IFIP TC 14 International Conference on Entertainment Computing, ICEC 2021, which was supposed to take place in Coimbra, Portugal, in November 2021. The 26 full papers, 13 short papers and 11 other papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 84 submissions. ICEC brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse backgrounds to discuss the multidisciplinary intersection of design, art, entertainment, interaction, computing, psychology in the fields of gaming and entertainment computing.

Author : P. H. Tannenbaum
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317770398

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The Entertainment Functions of Television by P. H. Tannenbaum Pdf

First published in 1980. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Anna Maria Hartkopf,Erin Henning
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811253089

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Handbook Of Mathematical Science Communication by Anna Maria Hartkopf,Erin Henning Pdf

Mathematical science communication, as well as the field of science communication in general, has gained momentum over the last few decades. Mathematical science communication aims to inform the public about contemporary research, enhance factual and methodological knowledge, and foster a greater interest and support for the science of mathematics. This enables the public to apply it to their practical life, and to decision-making on a greater scale. These objectives are met in the various formats and media through which mathematical science communication is brought to the public.The first 13 chapters of the book consist of best-practice examples from the areas of informal math education, museums and exhibitions, and the arts. The final 5 chapters discuss the structural aspects of mathematical science communication and contribute to the basis for its theoretical framework.

Author : Anne E. McMills
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781351610810

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3D Printing Basics for Entertainment Design by Anne E. McMills Pdf

Affordable 3D printers are rapidly becoming everyday additions to the desktops and worktables of entertainment design practitioners – whether working in theatre, theme parks, television and film, museum design, window displays, animatronics, or... you name it! We are beginning to ask important questions about these emerging practices: · How can we use 3D fabrication to make the design and production process more efficient? · How can it be used to create useful and creative items? · Can it save us from digging endlessly through thrift store shelves or from yet another late-night build? · And when budgets are tight, will it save us money? This quick start guide will help you navigate the alphabet soup that is 3D printing and begin to answer these questions for yourself. It outlines the basics of the technology, and its many uses in entertainment design. With straightforward and easy-to-follow information, you will learn ways to acquire printable 3D models, basic methods of creating your own, and tips along the way to produce successful prints. Over 70 professionals contributed images, guidance, and never-before-seen case studies filled with insider secrets to this book, including tutorials by designer and pioneer, Owen M. Collins.

Author : Paul R Brewer,Barbara L Ley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000461862

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Science in the Media by Paul R Brewer,Barbara L Ley Pdf

This timely and accessible text shows how portrayals of science in popular media—including television, movies, and social media—influence public attitudes around messages from the scientific community, affect the kinds of research that receive support, and inform perceptions of who can become a scientist. The book builds on theories of cultivation, priming, framing, and media models while drawing on years of content analyses, national surveys, and experiments. A wide variety of media genres—from Hollywood blockbusters and prime-time television shows to cable news channels and satirical comedy programs, science documentaries and children’s cartoons to Facebook posts and YouTube videos—are explored with rigorous social science research and an engaging, accessible style. Case studies on climate change, vaccines, genetically modified foods, evolution, space exploration, and forensic DNA testing are presented alongside reflections on media stereotypes and disparities in terms of gender, race, and other social identities. Science in the Media illuminates how scientists and media producers can bridge gaps between the scientific community and the public, foster engagement with science, and promote an inclusive vision of science, while also highlighting how readers themselves can become more active and critical consumers of media messages about science. Science in the Media serves as a supplemental text for courses in science communication and media studies, and will be of interest to anyone concerned with publicly engaged science.

Author : Diarmid A Finnegan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317315735

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Natural History Societies and Civic Culture in Victorian Scotland by Diarmid A Finnegan Pdf

The relationship between science and civil society is essential to our understanding of cultural change during the Victorian era. Finnegan's study looks at the shifting nature of this process during the nineteenth century, using Scotland as the focus for his argument.