Visions of Mars: Essays on the Red Planet in Fiction and Science - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 078645914X ISBN 13 : 9780786459148

Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2011

Synopsis

Seventeen wide-ranging essays explore the evolving scientific understanding of Mars, and the relationship between that understanding and the role of Mars in literature, the arts and popular culture. Essays in the first section examine different approaches to Mars by scientists and writers Jules Verne and J.H. Rosny. Section Two covers the uses of Mars in early Bolshevik literature, Wells, Brackett, Burroughs, Bradbury, Heinlein, Dick and Robinson, among others. The third section looks at Mars as a cultural mirror in science fiction. Essayists include prominent writers (e.g., Kim Stanley Robinson), scientists and literary critics from many nations.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Retired professor Howard V. Hendrix, taught at the college level for 40 years. He has published six novels and four collections of stories; has authored, coauthored, or coedited seven works of nonfiction; and has written numerous articles, reviews, and editorials. He lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

George Slusser is a professor emeritus of comparative literature at the University of California, Riverside. The longtime curator of the famed Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, he also earned the Pilgrim Award for his numerous scholarly books.

Award winning author Eric S. Rabkin is an Arthur F. Thurnau professor emeritus, professor emeritus of English language and literature, and professor emeritus of art and design at the University of Michigan. He is the author of numerous books and publications.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 078645914X
• ISBN 13: 9780786459148
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 222
• Éditeur: Slusser George, Rabkin Eric S.
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