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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Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Introduction
- Guide to the Dictionary
- Instructions for Antedating Citations
- Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction Terms
- Communications & Entertainment
- Earthlings
- Expletives & Profanity
- Fanspeak
- Naval Terms
- Robots
- Space Drives
- Star Trek
- Time Travel
- Weapons
- Zines
- Pseudonyms Cited in the Dictionary
- Bibliography of Books Quoted
- Bibliography of Science Fiction Non-Fiction and Reference Books.