Bibliograph

How great science fiction works, Gary K. Wolfe ; The Teaching Company ; producer, Maureen Tumulty ; director, Jonathan D. Leven, Kevin Barnhill

Type

Label

How great science fiction works, Gary K. Wolfe ; The Teaching Company ; producer, Maureen Tumulty ; director, Jonathan D. Leven, Kevin Barnhill

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-204) in course guidebook

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

How great science fiction works

Oclc number

938951626

Responsibility statement

Gary K. Wolfe ; The Teaching Company ; producer, Maureen Tumulty ; director, Jonathan D. Leven, Kevin Barnhill

Runtime

720

Series statement

Great courses. Literature & language Genre

Summary

"Robots, spaceships, futuristic megacities, planets orbiting distant stars. These icons of science fiction are now in our daily news. Science fiction, once maligned as mere pulp, has motivated cutting-edge scientific research, inspired new technologies, and changed how we view everyday life -- and its themes and questions permeate popular culture. Take an unparalleled look at the influence, history, and greatest works of science fiction with illuminating insights and fascinating facts about this wide-ranging genre. If you think science fiction doesn't have anything to do with you, this course deserves your attention. And if you love science fiction, you can't miss this opportunity to trace the arc of science fiction's evolution, understand the hallmarks of great science fiction, and delve deeply into classics while finding some new favorites."--Provided by publisher

Technique

live action

Classification