The generation starship in science fiction

By Simone Caroti

Subjects: Star Trek fiction, Science fiction, history and criticism, Science fiction, american, American Science fiction, History and criticism

Description: "This book explores the Generation starship in science fiction from 1934, the year it appeared, into the 21st century. It analyzes the technology behind its conception, charting the ways in which they manifest themselves in sci-fi scenarios, and traces its history as a reflection of the political, historical, and cultural context of science fiction's development"--Provided by publisher.