Reflecting new developments in the field, this long-awaited second edition of Adam Roberts' Science Fiction is a compelling and invaluable introduction to one of the most popular areas of modern culture. With an entirely new conclusion and updated...
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Reflecting new developments in the field, this long-awaited second edition of Adam Roberts' Science Fiction is a compelling and invaluable introduction to one of the most popular areas of modern culture. With an entirely new conclusion and updated chapters throughout, this book presents a concise history of science fiction, along with explanations of key concepts in the genre
Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-155) and index
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
BOOK COVER; HALF-TITLE; SERIES TITLE; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; SERIES EDITOR'S PREFACE; PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; 1. DEFINING SCIENCE FICTION; 2. THE HISTORY OF SF; 3. SF AND GENDER; 4. SF AND RACE; 5. SF AND TECHNOLOGY; 6. CONCLUSION; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX