Science fiction and the two cultures
Subtitle: essays on bridging the gap between the sciences and the humanities
By: edited by Gary Westfahl and George Slusser.
Contributors: Westfahl, Gary.; Slusser, George Edgar.
Series: Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy -- 16
Publisher: McFarland & Co., Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786442973
Subjects: Science fiction, English -- History and criticism; Science fiction, American -- History and criticism; Science and the humanities in literature; Science and literature
Description: "Essays are arranged chronologically and form a historical survey of science fiction, showing how early writers like Dante and Mary Shelley revealed a gradual shift toward a genuine understanding of science; and how H.G. Wells first showed the possibilities of a literature that could combine scientific and humanistic perspectives"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.