The Ascent of wonder
the evolution of hard SF
1st ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Hartwell, David G. - Contributor
- Cramer, Kathryn, 1962- - Contributor
Publication
1994 - TOR, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
247,500 words, Guess
Page Count
990 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1079044M
- ISBN-10031285062X
- OCLC Control Number29845623
- Library of Congress Control Number94002351
- LibraryThing52695
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- Goodreads1605447
Classifications
- DDC813/.0876209
- LCCPS374.S35 A77 1994
- LCCPS374.S35A77 1994
Description
Over 70 stories chronicling the evolution of hard science fiction, the term for futuristic stories based on scientific reality. The authors range from early pioneers such as Jules Verne to moderns like Poul Anderson.
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