Staff Recommendation - The Dreams Our Stuff is Made Of

The Dreams Our Stuff is Made Of: How Science Fiction Conquered the World

by Thomas M. Disch [809.388 Dis]

This 1999 Hugo-Award winning non-fiction book takes an interesting look at science fiction's influence on American society. Disch, who committed suicide in early July, has an extremely confrontational manner of presenting his arguments, but the book presents a nicely conversational tone that makes for easy reading. Speculative Fiction enthusiasts may have a few bones to pick with Disch over his opinions here, but casual science readers and those interested in the influences of popular culture should find this one to be right up their alley. Note -- This is NOT a short story collection, but rather a collection of interrelated essays on literature and society. -- recommended by Scott C. - Bennett Martin Public Library/Reference

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