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Dreams and nightmares : science and technology in myth and fiction / Mordecai Roshwald.
| Author/creator | Roshwald, Mordecai |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Publishers, ©2008. |
| Description | v, 221 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Series | Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 9 Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy 9. ^A600474 |
| Contents | Introduction -- 1: Bible -- 2: Greek mythology -- 3: Middle ages -- 4: Age of reason -- 5: Science and human nature -- 6: Machine prophet -- 7: Evolution: natural and designed -- 8: Mind control -- 9: Menace of the machine -- 10: Threat of paradise -- 11: Suicide of civilization -- Conclusion -- Chapter notes -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Abstract | "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, Bertrand Russell, and Aldous Huxley, among others"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-218) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Roshwald, Mordecai, 1921- Dreams and nightmares. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Publishers, c2008 |
| LCCN | 2008013475 |
| ISBN | 9780786436941 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786436948 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN55 .R67 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |