More Than 100 Women Science Fiction Writers
Author: Sharon Yntema
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13:
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Requiem for Anthi
Author: Deborah Chester
Publisher: Diversion Books
Published: 2015-02-10
Total Pages: 283
ISBN-13: 1626815925
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the national bestselling author. In the grand tradition of Dune, an epic of adventure and survival on a dying world The world of Ruantl is nearly dead, its waters tainted and its land scorched by a poisonous black sun. Members of the Galactic Space Institute have crossed into the Uncharted Zone, eager to strip Ruantl of its gold and gemstones. They will not—and cannot—be stopped. Not by the few survivors of a dying race. But one ancient lord is ready to fight back—even if he must reawaken the mighty goddess Anthi herself.
A Canticle for Leibowitz
Author: Walter M. Miller
Publisher:
Published: 1968
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKWomen in Science Fiction and Fantasy [2 volumes]
Author: Robin Anne Reid
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2008-12-30
Total Pages: 789
ISBN-13: 0313054746
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWorks of science fiction and fantasy increasingly explore gender issues, feature women as central characters, and are written by women writers. This book examines women's contributions to science fiction and fantasy across a range of media and genres, such as fiction, nonfiction, film, television, art, comics, graphic novels, and music. The first volume offers survey essays on major topics, such as sexual identities, fandom, women's writing groups, and feminist spirituality; the second provides alphabetically arranged entries on more specific subjects, such as Hindu mythology, Toni Morrison, magical realism, and Margaret Atwood. Entries are written by expert contributors and cite works for further reading, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students and general readers love science fiction and fantasy. And science fiction and fantasy works increasingly explore gender issues, feature women as central characters, and are written by women writers. Older works demonstrate attitudes toward women in times past, while more recent works grapple with contemporary social issues. This book helps students use science fiction and fantasy to understand the contributions of women writers, the representation of women in the media, and the experiences of women in society.
The Feminine Future
Author: Mike Ashley
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Published: 2015-02-17
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 0486803406
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTales by Ethel Watts Mumford, Edith Nesbit, Clare Winger Harris, and others envision a feminist society in another dimension, a man who converts himself into a cyborg, a robot housemaid, and many other intriguing scenarios.
Hot, Hotter, Hottest
Author: Vivian Howard
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780810842403
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe YA Hotline is a unique newsletter written by graduate students in the Young Adult Literature and Media Interests class in the School of Library and Information Studies at Dalhousie University. Hot, Hotter, Hottest: The Best of the YA Hotline consists of selected articles from issues 44 to 64. This collection of articles from The YA Hotline is useful not only for YA librarians, but also for teachers and other educators and program coordinators working with young adults.
Women's Space
Author: Melanie A. Marotta
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2020-01-17
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 1476636729
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the Star Wars expanded universe to Westworld, the science fiction western has captivated audiences for more than fifty years. These twelve new essays concentrate on the female characters in the contemporary science fiction western, addressing themes of power, agency, intersectionality and the body. Discussing popular works such as Fringe, Guardians of the Galaxy and Mass Effect, the essayists shed new light on the gender dynamics of these beloved franchises, emphasizing inclusion and diversity with their critical perspectives.
Women of Other Worlds
Author: Helen Merrick
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 496
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeminist science fiction is a rich space at the intersection of popular literature and feminist thought. This book examines this phenomenon, collecting work from all aspects of feminist SF - fiction poetry, criticism, fan-writing, even a recipe. It presents an international sampler of a vibrant form of women's writing.
Partners in Wonder
Author: Eric Leif Davin
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 452
ISBN-13: 9780739112670
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'Partners in Wonder' explores our knowledge of women and science fiction between 1936 and 1965. It describes the distinctly different form of science fiction that females produced, one that was both more utopian and more empathetic than that of their male counterparts.
The Cherryh Odyssey
Author: Edward Carmien
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Published: 2004-09-01
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 0809510715
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Cherryh Odyssey brings together a dozen essays about respected science fiction and fantasy author C. J. Cherryh. Fellow author and academic Edward Carmien has gathered top voices in the field to discuss the literary life and career of Cherryh, including Burton Raffel, Jane Fancher, Janice Bogstad, Betsy Wollheim, and many others. A substantial bibliography rounds out this collection. The Cherryh Odyssey is a text fans of the author will find invaluable, as will writers new to the field, as it presents a readable yet in-depth examination of many issues relevant to this award-winning author's literary life and career. Scholars will find this blend of academic and professional voices a compelling resource for further research.
