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Genre/Form: | Bibliographie Wörterbuch (Fachlexikon) Wörterbuch Dictionaries Science fiction Dictionnaires anglais |
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Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Brave new words. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2007 (OCoLC)608415902 |
Named Person: | Englisch |
Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Book, Computer File, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Jeff Prucher |
ISBN: | 9780195305678 0195305671 |
OCLC Number: | 76074298 |
Awards: | Hugo Award for Best Related Book, 2008. |
Description: | xxxi, 342 pages ; 25 cm |
Contents: | Preface -- Introduction -- Guide to the dictionary -- Instructions for antedating citations -- Brave new words: the Oxford dictionary of science fiction terms -- Communications & entertainment -- Earthlings -- Expletives & profanity -- Fanspeak -- Naval terms -- Robots -- Space drives -- Star Trek -- Time travel -- Weapons -- Zines -- Pseudonyms cited in the dictionary -- Bibliography of books quoted -- Bibliography of science fiction non-fiction and reference books. |
Other Titles: | Oxford dictionary of science fiction |
Responsibility: | edited by Jeff Prucher ; introduction by Gene Wolfe. |
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Abstract:
The first historical dictionary devoted to science fiction,Brave New Words:The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction shows how science-fictional words and their associated concepts have developed over time , with full citations and bibliographic information. Not just a useful reference and an entertaining browse, this book also documents the enduring legacy of science fiction writers and fans.
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A mini-history of SF and its subculture that will fascinate anyone curious about the evolution of the language. * Lisa Tuttle, The Times (Books) *
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