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Science fiction and the prediction of the future : essays on foresight and fallacy

Title: Science fiction and the prediction of the future : essays on foresight and fallacy / edited by Gary Westfahl, Wong Kin Yuen, and Amy Kit-sze Chan.
Publication: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2011.

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Description

vi, 263 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

"Science fiction has always intrigued readers with depictions of an unforeseen future. Can the genre actually provide audiences with a glance into the world of tomorrow? This collection of fifteen international and interdisciplinary essays examines the genre's predictions and breaks new ground by considering the prophetic functions of science fiction films, as well as science fiction literature"--Provided by publisher.

Series Statement

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 27

Uniform Title

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 27.

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Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-251) and index.

Call Number

JFD 13-1798

ISBN

9780786458417 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786458410 (softcover : alk. paper)

LCCN

2010048100

OCLC

664656916

Title

Science fiction and the prediction of the future : essays on foresight and fallacy / edited by Gary Westfahl, Wong Kin Yuen, and Amy Kit-sze Chan.

Imprint

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2011.

Series

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 27

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 27.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-251) and index.

Added Author

Westfahl, Gary.

Yuen, Wong Kin.

Chan, Amy Kit-sze.

Research Call Number

JFD 13-1798

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