Science fiction :
Vint, Sherryl, 1969-
Science fiction : a guide for the perplexed / Sherryl Vint. - 210 pages ; 23 cm. - Bloomsbury Guides for the perplexed .
Includes bibliographical references (pages [183]-198) and index.
Machine generated contents note: -- 1. Introduction \ 2. Technologically Saturated Societies \ 3. Cognitive Estrangement \ 4. Megatext \ 5. Speculative Fiction \ 6. Culture/Community \ 7. Politics \ 8. Literature of Change \ 9. Conclusion \ Further Reading \ Index.
"Drawing on examples from literature, film and TV, this book helps students grapple with and master the often perplexing question, 'what is science fiction?'"--
9781441118745 (HB) 9781441194602 (PB)
2013036175
Science fiction--Study and teaching.
Science fiction, English--Study and teaching.
Science fiction, American--Study and teaching.
Science fiction films--Study and teaching.
LITERARY CRITICISM / Science Fiction & Fantasy.
PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / General.
PN3433.7 / .V56 2014
809.38762071
Science fiction : a guide for the perplexed / Sherryl Vint. - 210 pages ; 23 cm. - Bloomsbury Guides for the perplexed .
Includes bibliographical references (pages [183]-198) and index.
Machine generated contents note: -- 1. Introduction \ 2. Technologically Saturated Societies \ 3. Cognitive Estrangement \ 4. Megatext \ 5. Speculative Fiction \ 6. Culture/Community \ 7. Politics \ 8. Literature of Change \ 9. Conclusion \ Further Reading \ Index.
"Drawing on examples from literature, film and TV, this book helps students grapple with and master the often perplexing question, 'what is science fiction?'"--
9781441118745 (HB) 9781441194602 (PB)
2013036175
Science fiction--Study and teaching.
Science fiction, English--Study and teaching.
Science fiction, American--Study and teaching.
Science fiction films--Study and teaching.
LITERARY CRITICISM / Science Fiction & Fantasy.
PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / General.
PN3433.7 / .V56 2014
809.38762071