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The study of science fiction: A modest proposal.

Presents a proposal concerning the study of science fiction. Demonstration of what science fiction is not; Distinction between fiction and fantasy; Focus on the Science Fiction League; Role of science fiction in the scientific discipline of futurology; Discussion on futurology.

Published in:Science Fiction Studies Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 11 - 17
Main Author: Pohl, Frederik
Format: Article
Published: University of California Press Mar97
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