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the Oxford dictionary of science fiction

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An edition of Brave new words (2007)

Brave new words

the Oxford dictionary of science fiction

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The first historical dictionary devoted to science fiction. It shows the development of science-fiction words and their associated concepts over time, with full citations and bibliographic information. Citations are drawn from science-fiction books and magazines, fanzines, screenplays, newspapers, comics, folk songs, and the Internet. The dictionary reveals how many words we consider to be everyday expressions, like "space shuttle", "blast off", and "robot", have their roots in imaginative literature and not in hard science. It also charts the transfer of science-fiction vocabulary to different subcultures and endeavours, such as neo-paganism, aerospace, computers, and environmentalism.--From publisher's description.

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Oxford University Press
Language
English
Pages
342

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Science fiction, Neologismus, Science-fiction, Dictionnaires anglais, Dictionaries, Science fiction, encyclopedias and dictionaries
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Brave new words: the Oxford dictionary of science fiction
2007, Oxford University Press
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Table of Contents

Preface. xv
Introduction. xix
Guide to the Dictionary. xxiii
Instructions for Antedating Citations. xxxi
Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction. 1
Pseudonyms Cited in the Dictionary. 279
Bibliography of Books Quoted. 281
Bibliography of Science Fiction, Non Fiction and Reference Books. 310

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-342).

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Oxford, New York
Genre
Dictionaries.
Other Titles
Oxford dictionary of science fiction
Copyright Date
2007

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
809.3/876203
Library of Congress
PN3433.4 .B73 2007, PN3433.4.P78 2006, PN3433.4 .P78 2006

Contributors

Introduction
Gene Wolfe

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Format
Paperback
Pagination
xxxi, 342 p. ;
Number of pages
342

Edition Identifiers

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OL18274799M
ISBN 10
0195305671
ISBN 13
9780195305678
LCCN
2006037280
OCLC/WorldCat
76074298
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2046135
Goodreads
771346

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OL16038490W

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A guide to the meaning and history of over 1000 science fiction and science fiction fandom related words. Winner of the 2008 Hugo Award.

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