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This comprehensive guide, originally published in 1980, explores the major forces that shaped science fiction as a subculture. The book traces the history of the field from 1926 to 1976, examining how pivotal events like the Bomb influenced the literature and ideology of the era. Through detailed analysis, it unpicks the complex web of activity, background traditions, accepted beliefs, conventions, ethics and values that defined the world of science fiction during this transformative fifty-year period. Written by respected science fiction historian Lester del Rey, this Routledge publication offers readers scholarly insight into how the genre evolved and the cultural context that drove its development, making it essential reading for anyone interested in understanding science fiction's intellectual foundations and social impact.

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Covers five decades of science fiction history from 1926 to 1976, tracing the genre's evolution through major cultural and technological shifts.

Analyses how historical events, particularly the Bomb, shaped science fiction literature and the ideologies of its writers and readers.

Examines the complex traditions, conventions, ethics and values that formed the accepted belief system within the science fiction subculture.

Written by Lester del Rey, an influential voice in science fiction history and criticism with deep insider knowledge of the field.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Science Fiction series, providing an authoritative scholarly examination of the genre's foundations.

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19 May 2021
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