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Peer reviewedJones, Patrick – Voice of Youth Advocates, 2001
Presents an annotated list of the 40 books reviewed in this journal from 1996-2000 that were judged to be the best in quality and popularity, including fiction, nonfiction, and science fiction/fantasy/horror. Discusses the review process for books that appeal to young adults. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Fantasy
Download full textSween, Roger, Comp. – 1974
In the terms of this annotated bibliography, science fiction is defined as literature in which the author departs from some situation in the present and constructs a world which might exist at some time in the future. The bibliography lists more than 280 science fiction novels, short stories, and anthologies; 7 magazines devoted primarily to…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Anthologies, Fiction, Novels
Peer reviewedFraknoi, Andrew – Mercury, 1986
Provides a bibliography of materials which deal with astronomy and: (1) science fiction; (2) poetry; (3) general fiction; (4) music; (5) psychology; and (6) the law. Also cites two general references on interdisciplinary approaches with astronomy topics. (JN)
Descriptors: Art, Astronomy, Fiction, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedSchwartz, Sheila – English Journal, 1971
A review of the growth and development of science fiction literature and the ways in which it relates all cultures and reflects the comtemporary world. (RB)
Descriptors: Fantasy, Fiction, Imagination, Literary Genres
Peer reviewedFarrelly, James P. – Journal of General Education, 1981
Perceives utopia as the quest for the promised land. Proposes such quests derive from Moses delivering his people from captivity to a new place on earth. Cites true fictional accounts enjoining the need to strive for perfection and search for a site to build a perfect society (Editor/DMM)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Aspiration, Autobiographies, Biblical Literature
Rose, Mark, Ed. – 1976
The articles collected in this volume focus on the literary genre science fiction. Part one, "Backgrounds," includes "Starting Points" (Kingsley Amis), "Science Fiction and Literature" (Robert Conquest), and "The Roots of Science Fiction" (Robert Scholes). Part two, "Theory," contains "On the Poetics of the Science Fiction Genre" (Darko Suvin),…
Descriptors: Fiction, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedJenkins, Sue – Children's Literature in Education, 1985
Discusses how "The Earthsea Trilogy" by Ursula LeGuin embodies her peculiar vision of awareness of the processes of human maturation in terms derived from the philosophies of Carl Jung and Tao. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Fantasy
Peer reviewedShaw, Debora – Library and Information Science Research, 1991
Study of library holdings on OCLC compared with book reviews listed in "Book Review Index" showed a positive correlation between the number of reviews a book received and the number of libraries holding it. Positive and negative reviews were not differentiated, and the correlation was strongest with general and science fiction, weakest…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Book Reviews, Correlation, Fiction
Peer reviewedConner, John W. – English Journal, 1989
Presents the results of the 1988 Books for Young Adults Poll. Includes the 31 most popular reading choices of Iowa and Illinois high school students. Provides brief summaries and publication information on books in the following categories: contemporary realism; historical fiction; science fiction; nonfiction; and adventure, mystery, suspense. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fiction, High Schools, Nonfiction
Bova, Ben – 1975
This book deals with short-story writing only and concentrates on the science fiction short story. The book is written by the editor of "Analog Science Fiction Magazine" and is intended for those people who are interested in writing science fiction. The 14 chapters discuss such topics as the theory of chapter, practicing chapter writing, the…
Descriptors: Characterization, Creative Writing, Fiction, Science Fiction
Los Angeles City Schools, CA. Div. of Instructional Planning and Services. – 1974
This curriculum guide contains course descriptions (for minicourses and semester-long courses), outlines, and class projects for teaching science fiction and the supernatural in junior and senior high schools. The eight course descriptions include objectives, methods, activities, and resources and materials. Lists of science fiction books and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Bibliographies, Curriculum Guides, Fantasy
Bereit, Virginia F. – Elem Engl, 1969
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Fiction, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedMcKinley, John M.; Doherty, Paul – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Examines the physical bases for the appearance of the starfield from a moving reference frame. Concludes with a sequence of computer-generated figures to show the appearance of Earth's starfield at various velocities and that a "starbow" does not exist. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Fiction, Higher Education
Scott, Randall W. – 1978
The potential for computers in indexing popular fiction study materials is discussed, and specific examples of comic book indexing are provided through descriptions of projects and a bibliography. The 4-stage evolutionary development of popular fiction studies includes: (1) discovery and reading; (2) bibliography and collecting; (3) cataloging and…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Cartoons, Cataloging, Comics (Publications)
McNelly, Willis E., Ed. – 1974
This book provides background information on science fiction for teachers of English at any level who are approaching science fiction for the first time. Contents are: an introduction by W.E. McNelly; "SF in the Classroom" by J. Williamson; "Second Thoughts on the Course in Science Fiction" by M.R. Hillegas; "Flatland and Beyond: Characterization…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Characterization, Creative Writing, English Instruction
