Science-fiction Studies, Issues 29-31SFS Publications., 1983 - Science fiction |
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... function gives the reader a refuge from the stressful , uncertain real world . In the chosen literature - among its other functions - assumptions are supported and uncertainties eliminated . Stableford's argument is interesting , and it ...
... function gives the reader a refuge from the stressful , uncertain real world . In the chosen literature - among its other functions - assumptions are supported and uncertainties eliminated . Stableford's argument is interesting , and it ...
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... function of traditional mythology to elucidate a great many SF works , to define an aesthetic of SF , and to suggest clearly and convincingly the mythologi- cal functions of SF in contemporary culture . Fredericks , a professor in the ...
... function of traditional mythology to elucidate a great many SF works , to define an aesthetic of SF , and to suggest clearly and convincingly the mythologi- cal functions of SF in contemporary culture . Fredericks , a professor in the ...
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... function is to broadcast information and advertisements for the layouts ( like our own privately - owned radio and television stations . ) More- over , the disc - jockeys on the satellite have another , more important function— to ...
... function is to broadcast information and advertisements for the layouts ( like our own privately - owned radio and television stations . ) More- over , the disc - jockeys on the satellite have another , more important function— to ...
Contents
ARTICLES | 7 |
James Gunn The Gatekeepers | 15 |
Martin Bridgstock A Psychological Approach to Hard | 50 |
Copyright | |
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