Strange Divisions and Alien Territories The

Strange Divisions and Alien Territoriesexplores the sub-genres of science fiction from the perspectives of a range of top SF authors. Combining a critical viewpoint with the exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing authors workinginthe field, contributors include Michael Swanwick, Catherine Asaro and Paul di Filippo.

Keith Brooke is the author of 11 science-fiction and fantasy novels, including The Accord and Genetopia. Founder of the online genre fiction showcase, infinity plus, and a regular book reviewer, he also teaches creative writing at the University of Essex.

Foreword	p. vii
Notes on contributors	p. xi
From slide-rules to techno-mystics: hard sf's battle for the imagination	p. 1
Space opera: this galaxy ain't big enough for the both of us	p. 12
Aliens: our selves and others	p. 26
The literature of planetary adventure	p. 39
Infinite pasts, infinite futures: the many worlds of time travel	p. 61
Alternate history: worlds of what if	p. 83
The world of the end of the world: apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic science fiction	p. 97
Does god need a starship? science fiction and religion	p. 112
No place like home: topian science fiction	p. 126
Who owns cyberpunk?	p. 144
Beyond the human baseline: special powers	p. 156
Just passing through: journeys to the post-human	p. 174
Postscript: picking up the pieces	p. 190
Bibliography	p. 192
Index	p. 211
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Strange Divisions and Alien Territories The Sub-Genres of Science Fiction

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