Disability in Science Fiction

Disability in Science Fiction
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 206
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ISBN-10 : 9781137343437
ISBN-13 : 1137343435
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Book Synopsis Disability in Science Fiction by : K. Allan

Download or read book Disability in Science Fiction written by K. Allan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-12-17 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking collection, twelve international scholars – with backgrounds in disability studies, English and world literature, classics, and history – discuss the representation of dis/ability, medical "cures," technology, and the body in science fiction.


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