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Brave new words : the Oxford dictionary of science fiction

The first historical dictionary devoted to science fiction. It shows the development of science-fiction words and their associated concepts over time, with full citations and bibliographic information. Citations are drawn from science-fiction books and magazines, fanzines, screenplays, newspapers, comics, folk songs, and the Internet. The dictionary reveals how many words we consider to be everyday expressions, like "space shuttle", "blast off", and "robot", have their roots in imaginative literature and not in hard science. It also charts the transfer of science-fiction vocabulary to different subcultures and endeavours, such as neo-paganism, aerospace, computers, and environmentalism.--From publisher's description
Print Book, English, ©2007
Oxford University Press, Oxford, ©2007
Dictionary
xxxi, 342 pages ; 25 cm
9780195305678, 0195305671
76074298
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