Science Fiction: the Evolutionary Mythology of the Future
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Author | : Thomas Lombardo |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 575 |
Release | : 2021-08-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781665533720 |
ISBN-13 | : 1665533722 |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Science Fiction: the Evolutionary Mythology of the Future by : Thomas Lombardo
Book excerpt: An in-depth history of science, primarily covering the 1930s, from Superman to Olaf Stapledon’s Star Maker. The book examines science fiction literature, art, cinema, and comics, and the impact of culture, philosophy, science, technology, and futures studies on the development of science fiction. Further, the book describes the influence of science fiction on human society and the evolution of future consciousness. Other key figures discussed include apek, Hamilton, “Doc” Smith, Campbell, Lovecraft, C. A. Smith, and Williamson.