Foundations of Science Fiction: A Study in Imagination and Evolution (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy)

(Pierce) John J. Pierce (Author), Frederick Pohl (Foreword)

ISBN 10: 0313254559 ISBN 13: 9780313254550

Published by Greenwood Press, 1987

Language: English

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Foundations of Science Fiction: A Study in Imagination and Evolution (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy)

Publisher

Greenwood Press

Publication Date

1987

Language

English

ISBN 10

0313254559

ISBN 13

9780313254550

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Near Fine

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This important contribution to the study of science fiction explores the origins of the basic literary traditions of the genre. Thematic, rather than chronological, organization sets this work apart from previous analyses. The entire range of literary invention within science fiction is explored from its earliest beginnings through the past hundred years of serious development. Emphasis is on enabling the reader to perceive the evolution of science fiction as an organic whole, rather than a mere accumulation of works linked solely by popular publishing trends.

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JOHN J. PIERCE is Associate Editor of Private Label magazine and the author of Foundations of Science Fiction (Greenwood, 1987) and Great Themes of Science Fiction (Greenwood, 1987) He contributes to The New Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and is a reviewer for Rave Reviews. Pierce is former editor of Galaxy Magazine.

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