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SciFi in the Mind's Eye - Reading Science Through Science Fiction

English · Paperback / Softback

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What do early "Star Trek" episodes have to say about race? Is post-apocalyptic literature about the dangers of technology mere entertainment, or a harbinger of things to come? This entertaining, enlightening collection brings together scholars and science fiction writers to discuss these questions and more. The essays examine how science fiction informs and inspires scientific research while breakthroughs in modern science spur authors on to more cutting-edge and exhilarating narratives. The invigorating technological discussions are highly informative, yet accessible to all readers.


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What do early Star Trek episodes have to say about race? Is post-apocalyptic literature about the dangers of technology mere entertainment, or a harbinger of things to come? This entertaining, enlightening collection brings together scholars and science fiction writers to discuss these questions and more. The essays examine how science fiction informs and inspires scientific research while breakthroughs in modern science spur authors on to more cutting-edge and exhilarating narratives. The invigorating technological discussions are highly informative, yet accessible to all readers.

Product details

Authors Margret Grebowicz
Assisted by Margret Grebowicz (Editor), Terry Bisson (Afterword)
Publisher Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 15.11.2007
 
EAN 9780812696301
ISBN 978-0-8126-9630-1
No. of pages 320
Weight 453 g
Illustrations Illustrations
Subject Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies

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