Literature and science
By: edited by Sharon Ruston for the English Association.
Contributors: Ruston, Sharon.; English Association.
Series: Essays and studies ; 2008, v. 61
Publisher: D.S. Brewer
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Woodbridge, UK; Rochester, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781843841784
Subjects: English literature -- History and criticism; Literature and science -- History; Science in literature
Description: "In 1959 C. P. Snow memorably described the 'gulf of mutual incomprehension' which existed between 'literary intellectuals' and scientists, referring to them as 'two cultures'. This volume looks at the extent to which this has changed. Ranging from the middle ages to twentieth-century science fiction and literary theory, and using different texts, genres, and methodologies, the essays collected here demonstrate the complexity of literature, science, and the interfaces between them."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.