TY - BOOK AU - Vint,Sherryl TI - Science fiction: a guide for the perplexed T2 - Bloomsbury Guides for the perplexed SN - 9781441118745 (HB) AV - PN3433.7 .V56 2014 U1 - 809.38762071 23 KW - Science fiction KW - Study and teaching KW - Science fiction, English KW - Science fiction, American KW - Science fiction films KW - LITERARY CRITICISM / Science Fiction & Fantasy KW - bisacsh KW - PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / General N1 - 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 N2 - "Drawing on examples from literature, film and TV, this book helps students grapple with and master the often perplexing question, 'what is science fiction?'"-- UR - http://www.netread.com/jcusers2/bk1388/745/9781441118745/image/lgcover.9781441118745.jpg ER -