| Description |
xv, 265 pages ; 23 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Introduction -- Part I: Mapping Science Fiction -- Editor's Introduction -- Defining Science Fiction Eric S. Rabkin -- What is Science Fiction - and How it Grew: H. Bruce Franklin -- Narrative Strategies in Science Fiction: Brian Stableford -- There is No Such Thing as Science Fiction: Mark Bould and Sherryl Vint -- Part II: Reading Science Fiction in the Classroom -- Editor's Introduction -- The Protocols of Reading SF: James Gunn -- Reading Joanna Russ in Context: Science, Utopia and Postmodernity: Jeanne Cortiel -- Reading Science Fiction's Interdisciplinary Conversation with Science and Technology Studies: Lisa Yaszek and Doug Davis -- Part III: Science Fiction and Popular Culture -- Editor's Introduction -- Video Games and Science Fiction: Orson Scott Card -- The Feedback Loop: Science Fiction and Television: Michael Cassutt -- Film and Science Fiction: George Zebrowski -- Computers and Science Fiction: Brooks Landon -- Part IV: Theoretical Approaches -- Editor's Introduction -- Gender is a Problem That Can Be Solved: Science Fiction and Gender Theory: Jane Donawerth -- Postcolonial Approaches to Reading Science Fiction: Matthew Candelaria -- International Science Fiction: James Gunn -- Marxism and Science Fiction: Carl Freedman -- Part V: Science Fiction and Diverse Disciplines -- Editor's Introduction -- Science Fiction and Neurobiology: Joe Miller -- Physics and Science Fiction: Gregory Benford -- Science Fiction and Biology: Greg Bear -- Science Fiction and the Evolution of Technology: Paul Levinson -- Cyberspace and Science Fiction: Bruce Sterling -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
Science Fiction is illuminated by world class scholars and fiction writers, who introduce the history, concepts and contexts necessary to understanding the genre. Their groundbreaking approach provides insights into today's SF world and makes learning how to read Science Fiction an exciting collaborative process for teachers and students |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-262) and index |
| Notes |
Fisher Library Rare Books and Special Collections materials are available for use in the Fisher Library Rare Books and Special Collections Reading Room. Copying allowed with permission. NU |
| Subject |
Science fiction.
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Science fiction films.
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Science fiction -- Social aspects.
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Science fiction -- History and criticism.
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| Genre/Form |
Aufsatzsammlung
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| Author |
Gunn, James E., 1923-
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Barr, Marleen S.
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Candelaria, Matthew, 1973-
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| LC no. |
2008037192 |
| ISBN |
9780230527188 paperback |
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0230527183 paperback |
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9780230527171 hardback |
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0230527175 hardback |
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