The Cambridge companion to science fiction
By: edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn.
Contributors: James, Edward, 1947-; Mendlesohn, Farah.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 295
Subjects: Science fiction -- History and criticism.
Other titles: Companion to science fiction
Description: Science fiction is at the intersection of numerous fields. It is literature which draws on popular culture, and engages in speculation about science, history, and all varieties of social relations. This volume brings together essays by scholars and practitioners of science fiction, which look at the genre from different angles. It examines science fiction from Thomas More to the present day; and introduces important critical approaches (including Marxism, postmodernism, feminism and queer theory).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-284) and index.