Felix Bodin's The Novel of the Future was first published in 1834.
Although it attracted little attention at the time, it has since
been solidly established as a landmark work within the canon of
futuristic science fiction. As a prediction of life in the second
half of 20th century, The Novel of the Future scores higher in its
anticipations of moral progress than technological one. Bodin is
able to anticipate the importance of steam power, but his
anticipations of aerial travel are based on dirigible aerostats
propelled by artificial wing-power. He is on safer ground in
predicting the decline of monarchies, a corresponding increase in
democracy, the importance of corporations and the globalization of
world politics, including taking the future role of Islam in world
affairs seriously.
General
Imprint: |
Black Coat Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2008 |
First published: |
September 2008 |
Authors: |
Felix Bodin
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Adapted by: |
Brian Stableford
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-934543-44-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Science fiction
|
LSN: |
1-934543-44-6 |
Barcode: |
9781934543443 |
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