The influence of imagination : essays on science fiction and fantasy as agents of social change /
"This collection of qualitative essays explores the potential connections between speculative narrative in fictional works and actual social change. Through a variety of approaches and methodologies, the contributors explore whether consumers of science fiction and fantasy narratives can experi...
| Other Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co,
[2008]
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| Summary: | "This collection of qualitative essays explores the potential connections between speculative narrative in fictional works and actual social change. Through a variety of approaches and methodologies, the contributors explore whether consumers of science fiction and fantasy narratives can experience a real shift in their worldviews or ideologies as a result of that consumption"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 228 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786432301 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0786432306 (pbk. : alk. paper) |