2nd Edition

Science Fiction

By Adam Roberts Copyright 2006
176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

Science Fiction is a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to one of the most popular areas of modern culture. This second edition reflects how the field is rapidly changing in both its practice and its critical reception. With an entirely new conclusion and all other chapters fully reworked and updated, this volume includes: a concise history of science fiction and the ways in which... Read more

1. Defining Science Fiction  2. The History of SF  3. SF and Gender  4. SF and Race  5. SF and Technology  6: Conclusion  Bibliography

Biography

Adam Roberts is Professor of English at Royal Holloway, University of London. His SF novel Salt (Gollancz, 2000) was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award. His second novel, On (Gollancz, 2001), is now available.