Robots in fiction and films /

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by Parker, Steve,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Robot world. Published by : Amicus, (Mankato, MN :) Physical details: 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm. Subject(s): Robots. | Cinematography --Special effects. | Science fiction. Year : 2011 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Parkside Elementary School HC Bday Cl. X. Colvin 1B 629.8 PAR Available

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.