The inter-galactic playground : a critical study of children's and teens' science fiction /
This book considers the development of science fiction for children and teens between 1950 and 2010, exploring why it differs from science fiction aimed at adults. In a broader sense, this examination of 400 texts sheds light on changing attitudes toward children and teenagers, toward science educat...
Main Author: | |
---|---|
Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Company,
[2009]
|
Series: | Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ;
14. |
Subjects: |
Summary: | This book considers the development of science fiction for children and teens between 1950 and 2010, exploring why it differs from science fiction aimed at adults. In a broader sense, this examination of 400 texts sheds light on changing attitudes toward children and teenagers, toward science education, and toward the authors' expectations and sociological views of their audience. |
---|---|
Physical Description: | ix, 273 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780786435036 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786435038 (softcover : alk. paper) |