Science fiction and computing

By David L. Ferro, Eric Gottfrid Swedin

Subjects: Science fiction, Science fiction, history and criticism, Computers in literature, Computers, history, Computer science, History and criticism, History

Description: "Given the decline in students entering scientific, engineering and mathematical disciplines in the United States, this is a particularly important question within computer science. The 18 chapters in this work explore the importance of science fiction as a body of literature that has, through various means, facilitated the invention and use of computers, and continues to do so"--Provided by publisher.