Science-fiction Studies, Issues 29-31SFS Publications., 1983 - Science fiction |
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Page 50
... theory regarding the appeal of " hard " SF to its readers . The theory does not apply to other forms of SF , and “ hard ” SF undoubtedly has other attractions as well . I would argue , however , that the psychological theory presented ...
... theory regarding the appeal of " hard " SF to its readers . The theory does not apply to other forms of SF , and “ hard ” SF undoubtedly has other attractions as well . I would argue , however , that the psychological theory presented ...
Page 52
... theory could easily be tested . Hudson's tests of convergence could be administered to SF fans and correlated with favorite authors . Another test of the theory would involve looking for indirect evidence for or against it . Scientists ...
... theory could easily be tested . Hudson's tests of convergence could be administered to SF fans and correlated with favorite authors . Another test of the theory would involve looking for indirect evidence for or against it . Scientists ...
Page 55
... theory remain . For one , the theory is strongly male - oriented . Most of Hudson's research focussed upon males , and as a result the theory tells us little about female reading habits . For instance , there is no evidence that women ...
... theory remain . For one , the theory is strongly male - oriented . Most of Hudson's research focussed upon males , and as a result the theory tells us little about female reading habits . For instance , there is no evidence that women ...
Contents
ARTICLES | 7 |
James Gunn The Gatekeepers | 13 |
Martin Bridgstock A Psychological Approach to Hard | 50 |
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