The Generation Starship in Science Fiction

The Generation Starship in Science Fiction
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 277
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ISBN-10 : 9780786485765
ISBN-13 : 0786485760
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Book Synopsis The Generation Starship in Science Fiction by : Simone Caroti

Download or read book The Generation Starship in Science Fiction written by Simone Caroti and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This critical history explores the concept of the multi-generational interstellar space voyage in science fiction between 1934, the year of its appearance, into the 21st century. It defines and analyzes what became known as the "generation starship" idea and examines the science and technology behind it, also charting the ways in which generation starships manifest themselves in various SF scenarios. It then traces the history of the generation starship as a reflection of the political, historical, and cultural context of science fiction's development.

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