{"product_id":"the-routledge-concise-history-of-science-fiction-paperback","title":"The Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Bould\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSherryl Vint\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term 'science fiction' has an established common usage, but close examination reveals that writers, fans, editors, scholars, and publishers often use this word in different ways for different reasons. Exploring how science fiction has emerged through competing versions and the struggle to define its limits, this \u003cem\u003eConcise History\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovides an accessible and clear overview of the development of the genre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etraces the separation of sf from a broader fantastic literature and the simultaneous formation of neighbouring genres, such as fantasy and horror\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eshows the relationship between magazine and paperback traditions in sf publishing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eis organised by theme and presented chronologically\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003euses text boxes throughout to highlight key works in sf traditions including dystopian, apocalyptic and evolutionary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eincludes a short overview and bullet-pointed conclusion for each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing the place of key works and looking forward to the future of the genre, this book is the ideal starting point both for students and all those seeking a better understanding of science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 24, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42190057439312,"sku":"9780415435710","price":96.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/TUJidWh1MVkyekQ3MXJHNHZlZTBJdz09.webp?v=1774810226","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-routledge-concise-history-of-science-fiction-paperback","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}