This reference tracks the development of speculative fiction influenced by the advancement of science and the idea of progress from the eighteenth century to the present day. The major authors and publications of the genre and significant subgenres are covered. Additionally there are entries on fields of science and technology which have been particularly prolific in provoking such speculation. The list of acronyms and abbreviations, the chronology covering the literature from the 1700s through the present, the introductory essay, and the dictionary entries provide science fiction novices and enthusiasts as well as serious writers and critics with a wonderful foundation for understanding the realm of science fiction literature. The extensive bibliography that includes books, journals, fanzines, and websites demonstrates that science fiction literature commands a massive following.

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Science Fiction literature, also known as sci fi and sf, is one of the more recent genres, and also one of the more popular. It only truly emerged during the 20th century, and has not stopped growing in terms of authors, titles and readers. It has also evolved into a variety of subgenres, ranging from hard sf to soft sf, from Utopias to dystopias, with more than a smattering of horror, detective, war and feminist titles. Stableford covers all these aspects and more, taking a close look at what has become a booming industry, with its specialized writers, publishers, and fan magazines. The compendium includes not only sf from the United States and United Kingdom, but also France, Russia, and many others. While the chronology charts the genre's dazzling growth, and the dictionary section looks at writers, books, themes, and other specifics, the introduction provides exceptional insight into what Science Fiction Literature is all about.

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A brand-new novel set in Niven's Known Space, two hundred years before the discovery of the Ringworld.

Presents a series of short science-fiction stories that tells of encounters between humans and the intelligent, self-aware death machines known as the Berserkers.

"The Day of Judgment" by Joseph Hocking is a gripping novel that navigates the complexities of morality, religion, and human relationships in a small coastal village. Set towards the backdrop of a close-knit network, the tale unfolds as secrets and techniques, scandals, and moral dilemmas resolve, exposing the characters to the harsh light of judgment. The protagonist, Ambrose Crouch, a stern and morally upright minister, unearths himself entangled in a web of private and moral demanding situations. As the village faces numerous trials and tribulations, such as a shipwreck with survivors who project societal norms, the characters confront their very own beliefs and prejudices. Joseph Hocking, a prolific Cornish writer recognized for his works inside the overdue nineteenth and early 20th centuries, employs a brilliant narrative to discover the conflict between conventional morality and the complexities of actual human reports. "The Day of Judgment" delves into the intricacies of affection, forgiveness, and redemption, inviting readers to ponder the outcomes of their moves inside the face of societal expectancies and private convictions. With an eager know-how of human nature and a moral undertone, Hocking's novel remains an idea-upsetting exploration of the human situation, morality, and the final judgment every man or woman faces within the direction of their lives.