The Role of Science Fiction

The Role of Science Fiction
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Publisher : Diplomica Verlag
Total Pages : 113
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ISBN-10 : 9783836660068
ISBN-13 : 3836660067
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Book Synopsis The Role of Science Fiction by : Stefan Weihampel

Download or read book The Role of Science Fiction written by Stefan Weihampel and published by Diplomica Verlag. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The role of Science Fiction in selected works of Isaac Asimov and Kurt Vonnegut" the author elaborates upon important similarities and differences between the use of science fiction motives in selected works of Isaac Asimov and Kurt Vonnegut. The analysis includes Asimov's Foundation and Robots and Empire and Vonnegut's Sirens of Titan and Galapagos.


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