Science Fiction, Canonization, Marginalization, and the Academy by Gary Westfahl

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But despite the sentiments of these traditionalists, many works of science fiction engage recognized canonical texts, such as the Odyssey, and many traditionally canonical works contain elements of science fiction.

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Science Fiction, Canonization, Marginalization, and the Academy by Gary Westfahl

But despite the sentiments of these traditionalists, many works of science fiction engage recognized canonical texts, such as the Odyssey, and many traditionally canonical works contain elements of science fiction.

Gary Westfahl is adjunct professor at the University of La Verne, CA. His previous books include No Cure for the Future (2002), Unearthly Visions (2002), Worlds Enough and Time (2002), Science Fiction, Canonization, Marginalization, and the Academy (2002), Science Fiction, Children's Literature, and Popular Culture (2000), Space and Beyond (2000), and Cosmic Engineers (1996), all available from Greenwood Press.

George Slusser is professor of comparative literature at the University of California, Riverside. He has written several books about science fiction authors and coedited numerous scholarly studies.

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ISBN 13 9780313320644
ISBN 10 0313320640
Title Science Fiction, Canonization, Marginalization, and the Academy
Author Gary Westfahl
Series Contributions To The Study Of Science Fiction And Fantasy Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year published 2002-01-30
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.