The inter-galactic playground : a critical study of children's and teens' science fiction / Farah Mendlesohn.

By:

Mendlesohn, Farah

Series: Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 14.Publication details: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2009.Description: ix, 273 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:

9780786435036 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786435038 (softcover : alk. paper)

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LOC classification:

PN3433.8 .M46 2009

Summary: "This book considers the development of science fiction for children and teens between 1950 and 2010, exploring why it differs from science fiction aimed at adults. In a broader sense, this examination of 400 texts sheds light on changing attitudes toward children and teenagers, toward science education, and toward the authors' expectations and sociological views of their audience"--Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	NMC Library	Stacks	PN3433.8 .M46 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		33039001114890

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This book considers the development of science fiction for children and teens between 1950 and 2010, exploring why it differs from science fiction aimed at adults. In a broader sense, this examination of 400 texts sheds light on changing attitudes toward children and teenagers, toward science education, and toward the authors' expectations and sociological views of their audience"--Provided by publisher.