Science fiction and the prediction of the future

Gary Westfahl

earliest edition we have, 2011 McFarland, 2011 263 pages

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy — book 27

"Science fiction has always intrigued readers with depictions of an unforeseen future. Can the genre actually provide audiences with a glance into the world of tomorrow? This collection of fifteen international and interdisciplinary essays examines the genre's predictions and breaks new ground by considering the prophetic functions of science fiction films, as well as science fiction literature"--Provided by publishe...

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Science Fiction and the Prediction of the Future edition · 2011 · McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers · 9780786484768
Science fiction and the prediction of the future edition · 2011 · McFarland · 263 pages · 9780786458417

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