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Science fiction and futurism : their terms and ideas / Ace G. Pilkington ; foreword by David Brin.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pilkington, Ace G., author.
- Series:
- Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 58.
- Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 58
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science fiction--Terminology.
- Science fiction.
- Futurism (Literary movement).
- Science fiction--History and criticism.
- Science fiction--Encyclopedias.
- Literary form--Terminology.
- Literary form.
- Science fiction--Dictionaries.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (235 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2017.
- Summary:
- "This book is about the terms that collected, clarified, and crystallized those ideas, sometimes showing them off and sometimes propelling them to fame and making them the common currency of our culture. There are alphabetical entries with plentiful cross references. Reading the entries will serve a guided tour of the vast territories occupied by science fiction and futurism"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-4766-2955-2
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