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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
Nicholls, Peter, Ed. – 1983
This 12-chapter book discusses the scientific facts behind the ideas included in the novels of Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Frederik Pohl, Arthur C. Clark and other science fiction writers. Areas explored in the first 11 chapters include: exploration of deep space; energy and exotic power sources; likelihood of extra-terrestrial life and the…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Bionics, Fantasy, Futures (of Society)
Amelio, Ralph J. – 1974
The articles in this book provide political, social, sociological, psychological, sexual, mythical, literary, and filmic approaches to the study of science fiction film. "Journey into Science Fiction" by W. Johnson and "The Imagination of Disaster" by S. Sontag treat broadly the essentials of science fiction films. "For the Future: The Science…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Communications, Educational Media, English Instruction
LaConte, Ronald T. – 1975
An introduction to the study of the future for secondary social studies and English classes is presented in this teaching guide. The primary purpose is to help students understand the nature of change in modern society, identify impending changes, order their priorities, and clarify their values. Built around key concepts, problems, and issues…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Resources, English, Futures (of Society)
Download full textBork, Alfred – 1974
Relatively few individuals have attempted to view the future of computers in education, and those who have done so often tend to focus too much upon present capabilities rather than thinking about the changes that new technology will introduce in the future. George Leonard's book "Education and Ecstasy" provides an interesting picture of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Hollister, Bernard C. – 1974
Fourteen science fiction stories are collected and arranged under the themes, MarsAmerica, Progress, Machine, Society, and Weapons. These stories make statements about the present as well as the future and allow students to confront that future before it overtakes them. The purpose of the anthology is to prepare students for the different…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Futures (of Society), Interdisciplinary Approach, Moral Values
