170 619165be-b601-4082-a955-a8f8faf8bbfc White, James - Sector General 08 - The Genocidal Healer The Genocidal Healer calibre (0.6.35) [http://calibre-ebook.com] 2010-01-20T23:00:00 UND SUMMARY: This reference tracks the development of speculative fiction influenced by the advancement of science and the idea of progress from the eighteenth century to the present day. The major authors and publications of the genre and significant subgenres are covered. Additionally there are entries on fields of science and technology which have been particularly prolific in provoking such speculation. The list of acronyms and abbreviations, the chronology covering the literature from the 1700s through the present, the introductory essay, and the dictionary entries provide science fiction novices and enthusiasts as well as serious writers and critics with a wonderful foundation for understanding the realm of science fiction literature. The extensive bibliography that includes books, journals, fanzines, and websites demonstrates that science fiction literature commands a massive following. Scarecrow Press 9780810849389 Science fiction Fantasy General Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Magic Juvenile Fiction Literary Criticism Non-Classifiable Biography & Autobiography History Modern Science fiction. Modern - General History: World History - General History Literature: history & criticism Dictionaries Reference gtt World history Bibliographies & Indexes History: World & General Bio-bibliography Science-fiction Semiotics & Theory