| Great Themes of Science Fiction: A Study in Imagination and Evolution Contributor(s): Pierce, John J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313254567 ISBN-13: 9780313254567 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 1987 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
| Dewey: 809.387 |
| Series: Contributions in Sociology, |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6" W x 9" (1.25 lbs) 265 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The most comprehensive work of its kind, Great Themes of Science Fiction looks at the most important elements of the genre and shows how each has evolved over time. Among the topics examined are aliens and alien worlds, supermen and adapted men, immortality and paranormal powers, robots and computers, space civilizations and colonies, wars on earth and in space, worldwide disasters, time travel, and parallel worlds. Selected examples of each theme are discussed together with changes that have become apparent with shifts in popular attitudes and the increasing sophistication of readers. The impact and significance of each type of science fiction scenario is considered, and the challenges it poses to human ingenuity, understanding, and responsibility are discussed. |