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Format: XIV, 222 S. , 23 cm

Edition: 1. publ.

ISBN: 0230249671 , 0230249663 , 9780230249677 , 9780230249660

Content: Foreword Michael Swanwick -- From slide-rules to techno mystics: hard sf's battle for the imagination Gary Gibson -- Space opera: this galaxy ain't big enough for the both of us Alastair Reynolds -- Aliens: our selves and others Justina Robson -- The literature of planetary adventure Catherine Asaro and Kate Dolan -- Infinite pasts, infinite futures: the many worlds of time travel John Grant -- Alternate history: worlds of what if Kristine Kathryn Rusch -- The world of the end of the world: apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic science fiction James Lovegrove -- Does God need a starship?: science fiction and religion Adam Roberts -- No place like home: topian science fiction Keith Brooke -- Who owns cyberpunk? James Patrick Kelly -- Beyond the human baseline: special powers Paul di Filippo -- Just passing through: journeys to the post-human Tony Ballantyne -- Postscript: picking up the pieces Keith Brooke

Note: Formerly CIP Uk. - Includes bibliographical references (page 192-210) and index , Foreword , Foreword , From slide-rules to techno mystics: hard sf's battle for the imagination , Space opera: this galaxy ain't big enough for the both of us , Aliens: our selves and others , The literature of planetary adventure , Infinite pasts, infinite futures: the many worlds of time travel , Alternate history: worlds of what if , The world of the end of the world: apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic science fiction , Does God need a starship?: science fiction and religion , No place like home: topian science fiction , Who owns cyberpunk? , Beyond the human baseline: special powers , Just passing through: journeys to the post-human , Postscript: picking up the pieces , From slide-rules to techno mystics: hard sf's battle for the imagination , Space opera: this galaxy ain't big enough for the both of us , Aliens: our selves and others , The literature of planetary adventure , Infinite pasts, infinite futures: the many worlds of time travel , Alternate history: worlds of what if , The world of the end of the world: apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic science fiction , Does God need a starship?: science fiction and religion , No place like home: topian science fiction , Who owns cyberpunk? , Beyond the human baseline: special powers , Just passing through: journeys to the post-human , Postscript: picking up the pieces

Language: English

Subjects: Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures , English Studies

Keywords: Englisch ; Science-Fiction-Literatur ; Fiktionale Darstellung ; Aufsatzsammlung

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (240 pages)

Edition: 1st ed

ISBN: 9781350486362 , 0230249671 , 0230249663

Content: Strange Divisions and Alien Territories explores the sub-genres of science fiction from the perspectives of a range of top SF authors. Combining a critical viewpoint with the exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing authors working in the field, contributors include Michael Swanwick, Catherine Asaro and Paul di Filippo

Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-210) and index , Foreword Hard Science Fiction Space Opera Alternate History Topian and Political Science Fiction Aliens Planetary Romance After the Apocalypse Religion Time Travel Cyberpunk and the Human-Machine Interface Special Powers Post-human Picking Up The Pieces. , Barrierefreier Inhalt: Compliant with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Content is displayed as HTML full text which can easily be resized or read with assistive technology, with mark-up that allows screen readers and keyboard-only users to navigate easily

Additional Edition: ISBN 9780230360273

Additional Edition: ISBN 9780230249677

Additional Edition: ISBN 9780230249660

Additional Edition: ISBN 0230360270

Additional Edition: ISBN 9781137267634

Additional Edition: ISBN 1137267631

Language: English

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-230-36027-3

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