Reading Science Fiction

Reading Science Fiction
''Reading Science Fiction'' is a collection of 22 short essays edited by James Gunn (author), James Gunn, Marleen S. Barr & Matthew Candelaria. The collection explores a wide range of theoretical approaches to studying science fiction, such as gender studies, post colonialism and structuralism. The authors reference the various mediums through which science fiction has appeared including literature, film, television, as well as video games to define science fiction as a genre, trace its origins, as well as its parallels with contemporary society. Sections *Introduction - James Gunn (author), James Gunn Part I: Mapping Science Fiction *Defining Science Fiction - Eric S. Rabkin * What is Science Fiction - and How It Grew - H. Bruce Franklin * Narrative Strategies in Science Fiction - Brian Stableford *There is No Such Thing as Science Fiction - Sherryl Vint & Mark Bould Part II: Science Fiction and Popular Culture *Science Fiction Movies: the Feud of Eye and Idea - George Zebrows ...
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