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Speculations on Speculation - Theories of Science Fiction (Paperback, New): James Gunn, Matthew Candelaria Speculations on Speculation - Theories of Science Fiction (Paperback, New)
James Gunn, Matthew Candelaria; Contributions by Brian Aldiss, Judith Berman, Kathryn Cramer, …
R1,725 Discovery Miles 17 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Science fiction is a field of literature that has great interest and great controversy among its writers and critics. This book examines the roots, history, development, current status, and future directions of the field through articles contributed by well-respected science fiction writers, teachers, and critics. The articles 'speculate' on what is science fiction, is science fiction serious literature, which writers are considered good science fiction writers, and where the genre of science fiction is headed with 21st-century writers. Contributors include Brian W. Aldiss, Kathryn Cramer, Samuel R. Delany, David G. Hartwell, Ursula K. Le Guin, Barry N. Malzberg, Darko Suvin, Michael Swanwick, and many other outstanding authors. Examining all genres and subgenres of science fiction writing, this book provides differing viewpoints on science fiction, making it a great basis for dynamic classroom discussions.

Star Pepper - A Spicy Adventure in Interstellar Capitalism (Paperback): Matthew Candelaria Star Pepper - A Spicy Adventure in Interstellar Capitalism (Paperback)
Matthew Candelaria
R403 R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Save R25 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Speak Truth to Fire (Paperback): Matthew Candelaria Speak Truth to Fire (Paperback)
Matthew Candelaria
R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Reading Science Fiction (Paperback): James E. Gunn, Marleen S Barr, Matthew Candelaria Reading Science Fiction (Paperback)
James E. Gunn, Marleen S Barr, Matthew Candelaria
R1,380 Discovery Miles 13 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Reading Science Fiction" brings together world class scholars and fiction writers to introduce the history, concepts and contexts necessary to understanding this fascinating genre.

Comprehensive and engaging, Reading Science Fiction includes:

* Explores a wide range of theoretical approaches to studying science fiction, such as gender studies, post-colonial studies and structuralism

* Maps the definitions and history of science fiction, including its origin, influences and parallel development with modern society

* Introduces major science fiction writers such as Arthur C. Clarke, Joanna Russ, Octavia Butler and Kim Stanley Roberts.

This work provides valuable insights into the world of science-fiction, this thought-provoking textbook makes learning how to read science fiction an exciting and collaborative process for teachers and students alike.

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