Science fiction occupies a peculiar place in the academic study
of literature. For decades, scholars have looked at science fiction
with disdain and have criticized it for being inferior to other
types of literature. But despite the sentiments of these
traditionalists, many works of science fiction engage recognized
canonical texts, such as the "Odyssey, " and many traditionally
canonical works contain elements of science fiction. More recently,
the canon has been subject to revision, as scholars have
deliberately sought to include works that reflect diversity and
have participated in the serious study of popular culture. But
these attempts to create a more inclusive canon have nonetheless
continued to marginalize science fiction. This book examines the
treatment of science fiction within the academy.
The expert contributors to this volume explore a wide range of
topics related to the place of science fiction in literary studies.
These include academic attitudes toward science fiction, the role
of journals and cultural gatekeepers in canon formation, and the
marginalization of specific works and authors by literary critics.
In addition, the volume gives special attention to multicultural
and feminist concerns. In discussing these topics, the book sheds
considerable light on much broader issues related to the politics
of literary studies and academic inquiry.
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