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Item Details
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THE ROUTLEDGE CONCISE HISTORY OF SCIENCE FICTION
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| By: |
Mark Bould, Sherryl Vint |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£26.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1136820388 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781136820380 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
28 February, 2011 |
| Series: |
Routledge Concise Histories of Literature |
| Pages: |
252 |
| Synopsis: |
The term `science fiction' has an established common usage, but close examination reveals that writers, fans, editors, scholars, and publishers often use this word in different ways for different reasons. Exploring how science fiction has emerged through competing versions and the struggle to define its limits, this Concise History:provides an accessible and clear overview of the development of the genretraces the separation of sf from a broader fantastic literature and the simultaneous formation of neighbouring genres, such as fantasy and horrorshows the relationship between magazine and paperback traditions in sf publishingis organised by theme and presented chronologicallyuses text boxes throughout to highlight key works in sf traditions including dystopian, apocalyptic and evolutionary fictionincludes a short overview and bullet-pointed conclusion for each chapter.Discussing the place of key works and looking forward to the future of the genre, this book is the ideal starting point both for students and all those seeking a better understanding of science fiction. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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