{"product_id":"science-fiction-canonization-marginalization-and-the-academy-hardcover-2","title":"Science Fiction, Canonization, Marginalization, and the Academy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Westfahl\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eGeorge Slusser\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScience fiction occupies a peculiar place in the academic study of literature. For decades, scholars have looked at science fiction with disdain and have criticized it for being inferior to other types of literature. But despite the sentiments of these traditionalists, many works of science fiction engage recognized canonical texts, such as the \u003ci\u003eOdyssey, \u003c\/i\u003e and many traditionally canonical works contain elements of science fiction. More recently, the canon has been subject to revision, as scholars have deliberately sought to include works that reflect diversity and have participated in the serious study of popular culture. But these attempts to create a more inclusive canon have nonetheless continued to marginalize science fiction. This book examines the treatment of science fiction within the academy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe expert contributors to this volume explore a wide range of topics related to the place of science fiction in literary studies. These include academic attitudes toward science fiction, the role of journals and cultural gatekeepers in canon formation, and the marginalization of specific works and authors by literary critics. In addition, the volume gives special attention to multicultural and feminist concerns. In discussing these topics, the book sheds considerable light on much broader issues related to the politics of literary studies and academic inquiry.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Westfahl\u003c\/b\u003e is adjunct professor at the University of La Verne, CA. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eNo Cure for the Future\u003c\/i\u003e (2002), \u003ci\u003eUnearthly Visions\u003c\/i\u003e (2002), \u003ci\u003eWorlds Enough and Time\u003c\/i\u003e (2002), \u003ci\u003eScience Fiction, Canonization, Marginalization, and the Academy\u003c\/i\u003e (2002), \u003ci\u003eScience Fiction, Children's Literature, and Popular Culture\u003c\/i\u003e (2000), \u003ci\u003eSpace and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e (2000), and \u003ci\u003eCosmic Engineers\u003c\/i\u003e (1996), all available from Greenwood Press. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Slusser\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of comparative literature at the University of California, Riverside. He has written several books about science fiction authors and coedited numerous scholarly studies.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 30, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47572638302429,"sku":"9780313320644","price":172.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/gIg97KxUZV9780313320644_478dd436-79e5-45ee-9976-3e88c18679f5.webp?v=1773392542","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/science-fiction-canonization-marginalization-and-the-academy-hardcover-2","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}