Science fiction and the prediction of the future :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
essays on foresight and fallacy /
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Gary Westfahl, Wong Kin Yuen, and Amy Kit-sze Chan
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Jefferson, N.C. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
McFarland,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2011
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
vi, 263 p. ;
Dimensions
23 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ;
Volume Designation
27
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"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