| Description |
xix, 995 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. The emergence of science fiction, 1516-1914 / Brian Stableford -- 2. Science fiction between the wars : 1915-1939 / Brian Stableford -- 3. From the golden age to the atomic age : 1940-1963 / Paul A. Carter -- 4. The new wave and after, 1964-1983 / Michael M. Levy -- 5. Cyberpunk and beyond, 1984-2004 / Michael M. Levy -- 6. Science fiction : publishing, reviewing, readers, and libraries / Neil Barron -- 7. General reference works / Neil Barron -- 8. Online resources / Neil Barron and William Contento -- 9. History and criticism / Gary K. Wolfe -- 10. Author studies / Richard L. McKinney, Neil Barron and Michael A. Morrison -- 11. Science fiction in film, television, and radio / Joseph Milicia and Michael Klossner -- 12. Science fiction illustration / Walter Albert and Neil Barron -- 13. Science fiction magazines and fandom / Joe Sanders -- 14. Teaching science fiction / Dennis M. Kratz -- 15. Research library collections of science fiction / Hal W. Hall |
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16. Listings / Neil Barron |
| Summary |
"This resource has been updated and reorganized to reflect changes in the science fiction genre over the past decade, and to best meet the needs and tastes of today's readers and those who work with them. Renowned experts in the field have contributed to this new edition, providing historical and contemporary coverage of the best works in science fiction. Users will find succinct, critical discussions of more than 1,400 SF novels, story collections, and anthologies. In addition, there is a comprehensive survey of the "secondary" literature - resources that discuss fantastic literature, film, and illustration, as well as chapters on teaching SF. A directory of libraries containing significant collections of science fiction is included. Titles appropriate for or appealing to teens are noted, as are award-winning titles and titles of literary merit. Author, title, and theme indexes provide additional points of access |
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This classic work is an essential tool for collection development, research, reference, and readers' advisory work."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Science fiction -- Bibliography.
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Science fiction -- History and criticism.
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| Genre/Form |
Bibliographies.
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| Author |
Barron, Neil, 1934-
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| LC no. |
2004063249 |
| ISBN |
1591581710 |
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