The Routledge Companion to Science Fiction is a comprehensive overview of the history and study of science fiction. It outlines major writers, movements, and texts in the genre, established critical approaches and areas for future study. Fifty-six entries by a team of renowned international contributors are divided into four parts which look, in turn, at: History - an integrated chronological narrative of the genre's development Theory - detailed accounts of major theoretical approaches including feminism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, postcolonialism, posthumanism and utopian studies Issues and Challenges - anticipates future directions for study in areas as diverse as science studies, music, design, environmentalism, ethics and alterity Subgenres - a prismatic view of the genre, tracing themes and developments within specific subgenres Bringing into dialogue the many perspectives on the genre, The Routledge Companion to Science Fiction is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and the future of science fiction and the way it is taught and studied.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415453790
eBay Product ID (ePID)
107707663
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Routledge Companion to Science Fiction
Author
Adam Roberts, Andrew Butler, Mark Bould, Sherryl Vint
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literature
Publication Year
2011
Number of Pages
554 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
246mm
Item Width
174mm
Item Weight
1043g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Routledge Literature Companions
Editor
Mark Bould, Sherryl Vint, Andrew Butler, Adam Roberts
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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