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This book, first published in 1980, is a guide to the major forces in the subculture of science fiction. It analyses the history of the field and the related developments, for instance the Bomb, that have shaped the literature. It examines the complex of activity and background tradition, the body of accepted beliefs and conventions, and the ethics and values of the world of science fiction.
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Yes, you can access The World of Science Fiction, 1926-1976 by Lester del Rey in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Literature & Literary Criticism. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Original Title Page
- Original Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Part I Background
- Part II The Age of Wonder (1926-1937)
- Part III The Golden Age (1938-1949)
- Part IV The Age of Acceptance (1950-1961)
- Part V The Age of Rebellion (1962-1973)
- Part VI Parallels and Perspectives
- Appendices
- Index