Practicing science fiction

Karen Hellekson

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3h 40m

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Practicing science fiction

by Karen Hellekson, Lisa Yaszek

2010

McFarland & Co., Publishers

220

9780786447930

Description

"These essays address the intersections among the reading, writing, and teaching of science fiction, placing analytical and pedagogical research next to each other to reveal how SF can be both an object of study and a teaching tool, examining SF as a genre of mediation between the sciences and the humanities, and SF in the media"--Provided by publisher.

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This edition of Practicing science fiction has approximately 220 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Practicing science fiction?

For most readers, Practicing science fiction typically takes between 4h 35m and 3h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,000 words and common reading speeds.

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The estimated word count for Practicing science fiction is approximately 55,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Practicing science fiction?

Practicing science fiction was written by Karen Hellekson, Lisa Yaszek.

When was Practicing science fiction published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.