Science fiction and the prediction of the future
essays on foresight and fallacy
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Publication
2011 - McFarland, Jefferson, N.C, North Carolina
Language
English
Word Count
65,750 words, Guess
Page Count
263 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-100786458410
- ISBN-139780786458417
- Library of Congress Control Number2010048100
- OCLC Control Number664656916
- Better World Books9780786458417
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL25304206M
Classifications
- DDC809.3/876209
- LCCPN1995.9.S26 S278 2011
- LCCPN1995.9.S26S278
Description
"Science fiction has always intrigued readers with depictions of an unforeseen future. Can the genre actually provide audiences with a glance into the world of tomorrow? This collection of fifteen international and interdisciplinary essays examines the genre's predictions and breaks new ground by considering the prophetic functions of science fiction films, as well as science fiction literature"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy -- 27
Other Editions
- Science fiction and the prediction of the future: essays on foresight and fallacy
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