Parker, Steve, 1952-

Robots in fiction and films / by Steve Parker. - Mankato, MN : Amicus, c2011. - 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm. - Robot world. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Robo-stars -- The original robots -- Robots take off -- Imaginary laws -- How robot stories change -- Real or pretend? -- What robots look like -- Robots and computers -- Goodies, baddies, and funnies -- Robots with feelings and emotions -- Robot or human? -- When robots are stars -- Future fiction.

"Discusses how robots are featured in popular culture, including films and fiction. Also discusses real and imagined advances in robotics, and how realistically the technology is represented"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9781607530732 (library binding)

LCCN: 2010001125

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Robots.
Cinematography--Special effects.
Science fiction.

LC Class. No.: TJ211.2 / .P3674 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 629.8/92