Dreams and nightmares : science and technology in myth and fiction /

"This book studies written treatment of science and technology from ancient myths to current works. Works studied include the Bible, Greek mythology, tales from the Middle Ages, Gulliver's Travels, Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and works by Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, George Orwell,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Roshwald, Mordecai, 1921-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Publishers, [2008]
Series:Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 9.
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