The Sociology of Science Fiction - (I.O. Evans Studies in the Philosophy & Criticism of Literatu) by Brian Stableford (Paperback)
$19.95 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Well-known critic Brian Stableford, a former professor at the University of Reading, contributes "a fascinating and valuable attempt to grapple with the questions of why SF authors write what they write, and why SF readers like what they like"-Interzone.
- Author(s): Brian Stableford
- 192 Pages
- Reference, General
- Series Name: I.O. Evans Studies in the Philosophy & Criticism of Literatu
Description
Book Synopsis
Well-known critic Brian Stableford, a former professor at the University of Reading, contributes "a fascinating and valuable attempt to grapple with the questions of why SF authors write what they write, and why SF readers like what they like"-Interzone. Contents: Introduction; Approaches to the Sociology of Literature; The Analysis of Communicative Functions; The Evolution of Science Fiction as a Publishing Category; The Expectations of the Science Fiction Reader; Themes and Trends in Science Fiction; and Conclusion: The Communicative Functions of Science Fiction. Complete with Notes and References, Bibliography, and Index.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .44 Inches (D)
Weight: .64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Series Title: I.O. Evans Studies in the Philosophy & Criticism of Literatu
Genre: Reference
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Borgo Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Brian Stableford
Language: English
Street Date: September 30, 2007
TCIN: 90815652
UPC: 9780893702656
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-8550
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.44 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.64 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.