Description
The prevalence of science fiction readership among those who create and program computers is so well-known that it has become a cliche, but the phenomenon has remained largely unexplored by scholars. What role has science fiction played in the actual development of computers and computing? And likewise, how has computing (including the related fields of robotics and artificial intelligence) affected the course of science fiction? The 18 essays in this critical work explore the interrelationship of these domains over the span of more than half a century.
About the Author
David L. Ferro is an associate professor of computer science at Weber State University. He has published on both science fiction and real-world computer science. Award-winning author Eric G. Swedin is an associate professor of information systems & technologies at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786445653
Author David L. Ferro
Format Paperback
Page Count 327
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 435g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 17mm
