Speculations on Speculation : Theories of Science Fiction 081084902X
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Speculations on Speculation Theories of Science Fiction
Edited by James Gunn Matthew Candelaria
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Speculations on speculation : theories of science fiction / edited by James Gunn, Matthew Candelaria. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8108-4902-X (pbk.: alk. paper) 1. Science fiction—History and criticism. I. Gunn, James E., 1923-11. Candelaria, Matthew, 1973— PN3433.5.S64 2005 809.3’8762—dc22 2004013012