The influence of imagination
Subtitle: essays on science fiction and fantasy as agents of social change
By: edited by Lee Easton and Randy Schroeder.
Contributors: Easton, Lee.; Schroeder, Randy, 1964-
Publisher: McFarland & Co
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780786432301
Subjects: Science fiction, American -- History and criticism -- Theory, etc; Science fiction, English -- History and criticism -- Theory, etc; Commonwealth fiction (English) -- History and criticism; Literature and society -- English-speaking countries -- History -- 20th century
Description: "This collection of qualitative essays explores the potential connections between speculative narrative in fictional works and actual social change. Through a variety of approaches and methodologies, the contributors explore whether consumers of science fiction and fantasy narratives can experience a real shift in their worldviews or ideologies as a result of that consumption"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.