| The Science Fiction Mythmakers: Religion, Science and Philosophy in Wells, Clarke, Dick and Herbert Contributor(s): Simkins, Jennifer (Author), Palumbo, Donald E. (Editor), Sullivan, C. W., III (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1476668094 ISBN-13: 9781476668093 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - Religion |
| Dewey: 813.087 |
| LCCN: 2016034276 |
| Series: Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.60 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A literary genre that pervades 21st-century popular culture, science fiction creates mythologies that make statements about humanity's place in the universe and embody an intersection of science, religion and philosophy. This book considers the significance of this confluence through an examination of myths in the writings of H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick and Frank Herbert. Presenting fresh insights into their works, the author brings to light the tendency of science fiction narratives to reaffirm spiritual myths. |