Science fiction and the two cultures : essays on bridging the gap between the sciences and the humanitiesWestfahl, GarySlusser, George EdgarEnglishBook"Essays are arranged chronologically and form a historical survey of science fiction, showing how early writers like Dante and Mary Shelley revealed a gradual shift toward a genuine understanding of science; and how H.G. Wells first showed the possibilities of a literature that could combine scientific and humanistic perspectives"--Provided by publisher.2009Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2009.Science fiction, English—History and criticismScience fiction, American—History and criticismScience and the humanities in literatureLiterature and scienceBook9780786442973