Gary Westfahl:Die Greenwood-Enzyklopädie der Science-Fiction und Fantasy: Themen, Werke und Wo
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Works of science fiction and fantasy are enormously popular among students and general readers. Accessible to a wide range of audiences, this reference is destined to be a favorite resour… Mehr…
Works of science fiction and fantasy are enormously popular among students and general readers. Accessible to a wide range of audiences, this reference is destined to be a favorite resource for anyone interested in fantasy and science fiction. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy by Gary Westfahl Works of science fiction and fantasy are enormously popular among students and general readers. The combined effort of some 150 expert contributors, the 600 entries in this comprehensive encyclopedia discuss pervasive themes in science fiction and fantasy and give detailed attention to selected novels, films, and television series. Accessible to a wide range of audiences, this reference is destined to be a favorite resource for anyone interested in fantasy and science fiction. While other references provide relatively brief entries, or offer essays on a limited group of writers, this encyclopedia gives extensive treatment to the most important themes and works of science fiction and fantasy across a range of media. Gary Westfahl, and internationally recognized authority on science fiction and fantasy, has coordinated the effort of some 150 expert contributors. In addition, the project was shaped by an advisory board of some of the most distinguished names in the field, including: Richard Bleiler John Clute Fiona Kelleghan David Langford Andy Sawyer And Darrell Schweitzer. The first two volumes of the encyclopedia discuss themes, while the third volume examines classic works. Volume 1 Included in this volume are 200 alphabetically arranged entries on such themes as: Androids Black Holes Curses Dinosaurs Dragons Feminism Ghosts and Hauntings Imaginary Worlds And many more. Volume 2 This volume includes alphabetically arranged entries on 200 additional themes, such as: Lost Worlds Mad Scientists Monsters Politics Prehistoric Fiction Race Relations Religion Sexuality And many more. Volume 3 200 classic works of science fiction and fantasy are given detailed consideration in this volume.Alphabetically arranged entries include: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Brave New World Buffy the Vampire Slayer Doctor Who Fahrenheit 451 Frankenstein Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone The Lord of the Rings And many more. Features: Includes 400 entries on themes. Includes 200 entries on classic works. Covers literature, film, and television. Employs the talents of roughly 150 expert contributors. Overviews canonical and contemporary works. Entries on themes define and discuss the theme, relate it to works of science fiction and fantasy, and cite numerous resources. Entries on works provide critical information and discuss central themes. Provides an alphabetical list of entries. Lists entries grouped in topical categories. Entries are fully cross-referenced. Includes a detailed index. Offers a selected, general bibliography of major works on science fiction and fantasy. Numerous quotations from classic works highlight themes in science fiction and fantasy. Benefits: Students writing essays on particular texts will welcome the extended entries on individual works. Students writing on themes will enjoy the thematic entries. Helps students understand and critique canonical works central to the curriculum at all levels. Helps students analyze popular literary works, films, and television series. Aids students in comparing and contrasting different works. Entries serve as models for student analysis and writing. Encourages student research by citing numerous works for further consultation. Fosters an appreciation of reading and explication by exploring works popular among students. Canonical works of science fiction and fantasy are central to the curriculum, while more popular worksare being taught with greater frequency and often appear on summer reading lists. The format of this encyclopedia makes it an essential tool for students writing thematic essays, and teachers will also value it as guide for planning lessons. In addition to high school libraries, public libraries supporting student research or book discussion groups will welcome the lucid, thoughtful essays in this encyclopedia. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Works of science fiction and fantasy are enormously popular among students and general readers. The combined effort of some 150 expert contributors—including Richard Bleiler, John Clute, Ian Nichols, and Darrell Schweitzer—this encyclopedia discusses pervasive themes in science fiction and fantasy and gives detailed attention to selected novels, films, and television series. The first two volumes provide 400 alphabetically arranged entries on individual themes, while the last volume includes alphabetically arranged entries on 200 particular works. Accessible to a wide range of audiences, this encyclopedia is destined to be a favorite resource for anyone interested in fantasy and science fiction. While other references provide relatively brief entries, or offer essays on a limited group of writers, this encyclopedia gives extensive treatment to the most important themes and works of science fiction and fantasy across a range of media.Gary Westfahl, and internationally recognized authority on science fiction and fantasy, has coordinated the effort of some 150 expert contributors. In addition, the project was shaped by an advisory board of some of the most distinguished names in the field, including: ; Richard Bleiler ; John Clute ; Fiona Kelleghan ; David Langford ; Andy Sawyer ; And Darrell Schweitzer.Canonical works of science fiction and fantasy are central to the curriculum, while more popular works are being taught with greater frequency and often appear on summer reading lists. The format of this encyclopedia makes it an essential tool for students writing thematic essays, and teachers will also value it as guide for planning lessons. In addition to high school libraries, public libraries supporting student research or book discussion groups will welcome the lucid, thoughtful essays in this encyclopedia. Author Biography Gary Westfahl is adjunct professor at the University of La Verne, CA. His previous books include No Cure for the Future (2002), Unearthly Visions (2002), Worlds Enough and Time (2002), Science Fiction, Canonization, Marginalization, and the Academy (2002), Science Fiction, Children's Literature, and Popular Culture (2000), Space and Beyond (2000), and Cosmic Engineers (1996), all available from Greenwood Press. Table of Contents Foreword by Neil GaimanPreface by Gary WestfahlGuide to Related TopicsVolume 1: Themes A-KVolume 2: Themes L-ZVolume 3: Themes in Context: Classic WorksBibliography of Critical WorksIndexAbout the Editor and Contributors Review This fascinating and well-written encyclopedia consists of two parts. The first part (volumes 1 and 2) takes 400 of the most popular themes found in both science fiction and fantasy literature, and puts them into historical and cultural context. The second (volume 3) contains entries for a selected list of classic novels, films, and television series; these include entries for all the different Star Trek series, Dr. Who, Farscape, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Twilight Zone, and The X-Files. The overall value and usefulness of this set is greatly increased by the treatment, within many of the individual entries, of how an individual theme developed over time in a variety of different science fiction and fantasy formats (short stories, novels, films, television series, comics, computer games, etc.), and in material that is outside the mainstream of science fiction and fantasy (fairy tales, folk tales, historical events, operas, classic literary works, etc.). A detailed index and extensive cross-references make this set equally useful for novice readers looking for more material on a particular theme and for professional writers. Recommended. All levels. * Choice *This collection … is a veritable treasure trove for any reader or writer who has ever wanted to expand their knowledge of Science Fiction and Fantasy in various mediums… Gary Westfahl … has done a fantastic job of compiling three reading companions on topics far and wide, contributed by some of the best known and relevant writers of our time in the genre… Whether your taste is toward academic discussions or entertainment, the three volumes will entertain and illuminate your way through a genre that has never lost its appeal since it was officially given a shelf of its own. And no matter how well versed you are on the topic, you're sure to learn something new between the collective 2600 pages… I highly recommend The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Themes, Works, and Wonders. You'd be hard pressed to find anything similar in book form that covers this much ground, and in such fine fashion. The foreword by Neil Gaiman is simply the cherry on the cake. * Simulacrum *[T]his will be a useful inclusion in a library reference section…. Westfahl has done an admirable job… * English *[T]he first reference work that gathers everything you need right at your side with an overview, all in one place. More reliable than Wikipedia with just enough detail to give you the knowledge you need….Any library with a more than bare bones speculative fiction collection needs this…[a]s does anyone who is more than simply a fan of this literature….Westfahl should be quite proud of this work! * Green Man Reviews *[A] brave, well-researched and substantial endeavour… * Reference Reviews *This is an authoritative and extensive survey of themes and classic works of science fiction and fantasy stories, books, and themes. The articles are very accessible as to readability, logical arrangement, and print quality. Recommended. * Library Media Connection *[T]here is plenty her, ABC-Clio<
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