Latham, Rob
Science Fiction Criticism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474248617
- author:
- Latham, Rob
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 24.13 x 16.76 x 3.05 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Science Fiction & Fantasy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Science Fiction Criticism: An Anthology of Essential Writings brings together over 30 key works to provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of science fiction. This collection covers a range of topics, including definitions and boundaries of the genre, forms of science fiction, ideology and identity, and the non-human. The volume features writings by prominent scholars and critics, offering annotated guides to further reading on these topics. Readers will find insights into the many ways in which science fiction reflects and challenges societal norms, as well as explorations of its relationship with other genres and disciplines. With this anthology, students and scholars of science fiction can gain a deeper understanding of the genre's complexities and nuances, while also gaining access to a wealth of critical perspectives and debates.