SciFi in the Mind's Eye: Reading Science Through Science Fiction [Paperback]

Margret Grebowicz (Editor), Terry Bisson (Afterword)

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Publication Date: October 28, 2007

What do early Star Trek episodes have to say about race? Is post-apocalyptic literature about the dangers of technology mere entertainment, or a harbinger of things to come? This entertaining, enlightening collection brings together scholars and science fiction writers to discuss these questions and more. The essays examine how science fiction informs and inspires scientific research while breakthroughs in modern science spur authors on to more cutting-edge and exhilarating narratives. The invigorating technological discussions are highly informative, yet accessible to all readers.

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About the Author

Margret Grebowicz is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Goucher College in Maryland. She is the author of the book Gender after Lyotard and co-editor of Still Seeking an Attitude: Critical Reflections on the Work of June Jordan. She also is a widely published translator of several contemporary Polish poets, most notably of Ewa Lipska.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Open Court (October 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812696301
• ISBN-13: 978-0812696301
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,855,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Any fan of science fiction novels will appreciate the in-depth analysis of the real-world effects of imagination, September 18, 2009

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This review is from: SciFi in the Mind's Eye: Reading Science Through Science Fiction (Paperback)

SCIFI IN THE MIND'S EYE: READING SCIENCE THROUGH SCIENCE FICTION features articles by some of the biggest names in the field - Terry Bisson, Nancy Kress, Stanislaw Clem - and offers connections between how science fiction is told and how it inspires scientific breakthroughs. Any fan of science fiction novels will appreciate the in-depth analysis of the real-world effects of imagination.