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Women in science fiction and fantasy, edited by Robin Anne Reid

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

contains biographical information

index present

non fiction

Women in science fiction and fantasy

electronic resource

bibliography

edited by Robin Anne Reid

This work helps readers use science fiction and fantasy to understand the contributions of women writers, the representation of women in the media, and the experiences of women in society. The set covers a range of media and genres, including fiction, nonfiction, film, TV, music, graphic novels, comics, and art., Works of science fiction and fantasy increasingly explore gender issues, feature women as central characters, and are written by women writers. This book examines women's contributions to science fiction and fantasy across a range of media and genres, such as fiction, nonfiction, film, television, art, comics, graphic novels, and music. The first volume offers survey essays on major topics, such as sexual identities, fandom, women's writing groups, and feminist spirituality; the second provides alphabetically arranged entries on more specific subjects, such as Hindu mythology, Toni Morrison, magical realism, and Margaret Atwood. Entries are written by expert contributors and cite works for further reading, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students and general readers love science fiction and fantasy. And science fiction and fantasy works increasingly explore gender issues, feature women as central characters, and are written by women writers. Older works demonstrate attitudes toward women in times past, while more recent works grapple with contemporary social issues. This book helps students use science fiction and fantasy to understand the contributions of women writers, the representation of women in the media, and the experiences of women in society

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