ERIC Number: EJ295572
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Computers in Science Fiction.
Kurland, Michael
Popular Computing, v3 n5 p102-09 Mar 1984
Science fiction writers' perceptions of the "thinking machine" are examined through a review of Baum's Oz books, Heinlein's "Beyond This Horizon," science fiction magazine articles, and works about robots including Asimov's "I, Robot." The future of computers in science fiction is discussed and suggested readings are listed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Computers, Fantasy, Futures (of Society), Literary History, Novels, Periodicals, Prediction, Science Fiction
Publication Type: Historical Materials; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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