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Historical dictionary of science fiction in literature / M. Keith Booker.

By: Series: Historical dictionaries of literature and the artsPublication details: Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, [2014]Description: 1 online resource (xxxv, 397 pages)ISBN:
  • 1322195366
  • 9781322195360
Other title:
  • Dictionary of science fiction in literature
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • PN3433.4 .B66 2015eb
Online resources: Summary: Article Abstract: "The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction in Literature covers the history of Science Fiction in literature through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries significant people, themes, critical issues, and the most significant genres that have formed Science Fiction literature. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about this subject"--Provided by publisher.
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Book, Standard Loan (4 weeks) Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Library (Royal Liverpool) Main Shelves Available

eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Literary Reference Center Collection Editor's foreword / Jon Woronoff -- Preface -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Reader's note -- Chronology -- Introduction -- The dictionary -- Bibliography -- About the author. Includes bibliographical references. English. Print version record.

Article Abstract: "The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction in Literature covers the history of Science Fiction in literature through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries significant people, themes, critical issues, and the most significant genres that have formed Science Fiction literature. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about this subject"--Provided by publisher.