Science fiction and the two cultures : essays on bridging the gap between the sciences and the humanities - Westfahl, Gary.; Slusser, George Edgar (Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 2009)
"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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-270) and index.
Keywords: Science fiction, English -- History and criticism; Science fiction, American -- History and criticism; Science and the humanities in literature; Literature and science