Science fiction and the prediction of the future
Science fiction and the prediction of the future
About this book
"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 publisher.
Subjects
Science fictionForecasting in literatureHistory and criticismScience fiction filmsFuture, The, in literatureScience fiction, history and criticismFuture in literature