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Literature and Science: Social Impact and Interaction


Book Description


Spanning six centuries, this survey of the interplay between science and literature in the West begins with Chaucer's Treatise on the Astrolabe and includes commentary on key trends in contemporary literature.



Beginning with the birth of science fiction, the authors examine the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne as well as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein within the conte... More
Book Information
PublisherABC-Clio Inc
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages471
ISBN-10185109458X
ISBN-13978-1851094585
Publication Date06/21/2005
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About Brian Baker (Author) : Brian Baker is a published author of young adult books. A published credit of Brian Baker is Literature And Science: Social Impact And Interaction (Science and Society).
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About John Cartwright (Author) : John Cartwright is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of John Cartwright include Literature And Science: Social Impact And I... more
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About John H. Cartwright (Author) : John H. Cartwright is a published author. A published credit of John H. Cartwright is Literature and Science: Social Impact and Interaction.
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About Mark Largent (Editor) : Mark Largent is a published editor of young adult books. A published credit of Mark Largent is Literature And Science: Social Impact And Interaction (Science and Society).
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