Science Fiction: the Evolutionary Mythology of the Future
Author | : Thomas Lombardo |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 575 |
Release | : 2021-08-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781665533720 |
ISBN-13 | : 1665533722 |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Download or read book Science Fiction: the Evolutionary Mythology of the Future written by Thomas Lombardo and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth history of science, primarily covering the 1930s, from Superman to Olaf Stapledon’s Star Maker. The book examines science fiction literature, art, cinema, and comics, and the impact of culture, philosophy, science, technology, and futures studies on the development of science fiction. Further, the book describes the influence of science fiction on human society and the evolution of future consciousness. Other key figures discussed include apek, Hamilton, “Doc” Smith, Campbell, Lovecraft, C. A. Smith, and Williamson.