Science Fiction Before 1900 Imagination Discovers Technology

Name: Science Fiction Before 1900 Imagination Discovers Technology
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ISBN: 9780415938877

ISBN-10: 0415938872

ISBN-13: 9780415938877

Edition: 2002

Authors: Paul K. Alkon

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AChoiceOutstanding Academic Book,Science Fiction Before 1900is an accessible and fascinating overview of the evolution and early history of science fiction. Investigating works that marked significant turning points in the early evolution of the genre, includingFrankenstein,Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtandThe Time Machine, Paul Alkon places these works in context. He also discusses science fiction and its complex relationship to other genres. This book will be a great addition to the emerging field of science fiction study. A chronology of significant events, works and figures from the genre's history, notes and references and an extensive…

Book details

List price: $37.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 1/2/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Preface


Chronology



A Short History of the Future



England: New Viewpoints



France: Technophilia



America: Technophobia


Notes and References


Bibliographic Essay


Recommended Titles


Index