{"product_id":"the-science-of-breaking-bad-9780262537155","title":"The Science of Breaking Bad","description":"\u003cb\u003eAll the science in \u003ci\u003eBreaking Bad\u003c\/i\u003e--from explosive experiments to acid-based evidence destruction--explained and analyzed for authenticity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreaking Bad'\u003c\/i\u003es (anti)hero Walter White (played by Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston) is a scientist, a high school chemistry teacher who displays a plaque that recognizes his \"contributions to research awarded the Nobel Prize.\" During the course of five seasons, Walt practices a lot of ad hoc chemistry--from experiments that explode to acid-based evidence destruction to an amazing repertoire of methodologies for illicit meth making. But how much of Walt's science is actually scientific? In \u003ci\u003eThe Science of \"Breaking Bad, \u003c\/i\u003e\" Dave Trumbore and Donna Nelson explain, analyze, and evaluate the show's portrayal of science, from the pilot's opening credits to the final moments of the series finale. The intent is not, of course, to provide a how-to manual for wannabe meth moguls but to decode the show's most head-turning, jaw-dropping moments. Trumbore, a science and entertainment writer, and Nelson, a professor of chemistry and \u003ci\u003eBreaking Bad'\u003c\/i\u003es science advisor, are the perfect scientific tour guides. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTrumbore and Nelson cover the show's portrayal of chemistry, biology, physics, and subdivisions of each area including toxicology and electromagnetism. They explain, among other things, Walt's DIY battery making; the dangers of Mylar balloons; the feasibility of using hydrofluoric acid to dissolve bodies; and the chemistry of methamphetamine itself. Nelson adds interesting behind-the-scenes anecdotes and describes her work with the show's creator and writers. Marius Stan, who played Bogdan on the show (and who is a PhD scientist himself) contributes a foreword. This is a book for every science buff who appreciated the show's scientific moments and every diehard \u003ci\u003eBreaking Bad\u003c\/i\u003e fan who wondered just how smart Walt really was.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e MIT Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780262537155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 262\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Dave Trumbore, Donna J. Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44916245921973,"sku":"9780262537155","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_b568c76d-46ef-4d4b-b831-54c06367f028.jpg?v=1734449582","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-science-of-breaking-bad-9780262537155","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}