Science-fiction Studies, Volume 11SFS Publications., 1984 - Electronic journals |
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Page 103
... American SF , are remarkably similar to what my own would be — if I were not aware of the contents of the second volume , New Frontiers , Old Horizons , which will appear sometime this year . I initially contracted with Borgo Press to ...
... American SF , are remarkably similar to what my own would be — if I were not aware of the contents of the second volume , New Frontiers , Old Horizons , which will appear sometime this year . I initially contracted with Borgo Press to ...
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... American frontier myth consists of narrative patterns and symbols which help us interpret the significance of " facts " ( whether historical or scientific ) in terms of central cultural values . The confusion here stems from different ...
... American frontier myth consists of narrative patterns and symbols which help us interpret the significance of " facts " ( whether historical or scientific ) in terms of central cultural values . The confusion here stems from different ...
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they seemed to say ; American grit and know - how will cope with even the worst disaster . Yet there were examples of Americans who - although their first reactions may have been frivolous - could be sobered by prolonged contemplation ...
they seemed to say ; American grit and know - how will cope with even the worst disaster . Yet there were examples of Americans who - although their first reactions may have been frivolous - could be sobered by prolonged contemplation ...
Contents
Bülent Somay Towards an OpenEnded Utopia | 25 |
REVIEW ARTICLES | 61 |
Philmus Undertaking Stapledon | 71 |
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