Title: Science fiction and computing
Description: "Given the decline in students entering scientific, engineering and mathematical disciplines in the United States, this is a particularly important question within computer science. The 18 chapters in this work explore the importance of science fiction as a body of literature that has, through various means, facilitated the invention and use of computers, and continues to do so"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Science fiction, History, Computers in literature, Computer science, History and criticism, Science fiction, history and criticism, Computers, history