Chaos theory, Asimov's foundations and robots, and Herbert's Dune
Subtitle: the fractal aesthetic of epic science fiction
By: Donald E. Palumbo.
Series: Contributions to the study of science fiction and fantasy,
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
Subjects: Asimov, Isaac, 1920-; Asimov, Isaac, 1920- -- Characters -- Robots.; Herbert, Frank -- Criticism and interpretation.; Science fiction, American -- History and criticism.; Epic literature, American -- History and criticism.; Chaotic behavior in systems in literature.; Seldon, Hari (Fictitious character); Dune (Imaginary place); Robots in literature.; Aesthetics, American.
Description: x, 240 p. : 24 cm
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-231) and index.