Science fiction and the prediction of the future [electronic resource] : essays on foresight and fallacy / edited by Gary Westfahl, Wong Kin Yuen, and Amy Kit-sze Chan.
2011
PN1995.9.S26 S278 2011eb
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Science fiction and the prediction of the future [electronic resource] : essays on foresight and fallacy / edited by Gary Westfahl, Wong Kin Yuen, and Amy Kit-sze Chan.
ISBN
9780786484768 (electronic bk.)
0786484764 (electronic bk.)
9780786458417 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786484764 (electronic bk.)
9780786458417 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 2011.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (vi, 263 p.)
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PN1995.9.S26 S278 2011eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
809.3/876209
Summary
"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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Westfahl, Gary.
Yuen, Wong Kin.
Chan, Amy Kit-sze.
Yuen, Wong Kin.
Chan, Amy Kit-sze.
Series
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 27.
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Science fiction and the prediction of the future.
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Table of Contents
pt. 1. Cosmic visions
pt. 2. The practice of prophecy.
pt. 2. The practice of prophecy.