Research Guide to Science Fiction Studies

<p>Academic attention to science fiction and fantasy began in 1958 when the Modern Language Association scheduled its first seminar on science fiction at its New York meeting. Over the years science fiction emerged as a popular subject that achieved critical attention and acceptance as an academic discipline. <i>A Research Guide to Science Fiction Studies</i> originally published in 1977 is designed to provide the reader – whether they be scholar teacher librarian or fan – with a comprehensive listing of the important research tools that have been published in the United States and England through 1976. The volume contains over 400 selected annotated entries covering both general and specialized sources including general surveys histories genre studies author studies bibliographies and indices which span the entire range of science fiction and fantasy scholarship. </p>