Brave new words : the Oxford dictionary of science fiction / edited by Jeff Prucher ; introduction by Gene Wolfe.
The first historical dictionary devoted to science fiction. It shows the development of science-fiction words and their associated concepts over time, with full citations and bibliographic information. Citations are drawn from science-fiction books and magazines, fanzines, screenplays, newspapers, c...
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| Other title: | Oxford dictionary of science fiction. |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
c2007.
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| Summary: | The first historical dictionary devoted to science fiction. It shows the development of science-fiction words and their associated concepts over time, with full citations and bibliographic information. Citations are drawn from science-fiction books and magazines, fanzines, screenplays, newspapers, comics, folk songs, and the Internet. The dictionary reveals how many words we consider to be everyday expressions, like "space shuttle", "blast off", and "robot", have their roots in imaginative literature and not in hard science. It also charts the transfer of science-fiction vocabulary to different subcultures and endeavours, such as neo-paganism, aerospace, computers, and environmentalism.--From publisher's description. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxxi, 342 pages) |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Awards: | Hugo Award for Best Related Book, 2008. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-342) |
| Access: | Access restricted to authorized Oxford Reference Online subscribers only. |