The World of Science Fiction, 1926-1976

The World of Science Fiction, 1926-1976
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781000378764
ISBN-13 : 1000378764
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Download or read book The World of Science Fiction, 1926-1976 written by Lester del Rey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, first published in 1980, is a guide to the major forces in the subculture of science fiction. It analyses the history of the field and the related developments, for instance the Bomb, that have shaped the literature. It examines the complex of activity and background tradition, the body of accepted beliefs and conventions, and the ethics and values of the world of science fiction.


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