Latin American Science Fiction Writers: An A-To-Z Guide (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313305535)

Many readers are unaware of the vast universe of Latin American science fiction, which has its roots in the 18th century and has flourished to the present day. Because science fiction is part of Latin American popular culture, it reflects cultural and social concerns and comments on contemporary society. While there is a growing body of criticism on Latin American science fiction, most studies treat only a single author or work. This reference offers a broad overview of Latin American science fiction. Included are alphabetically arranged entries on 70 Latin American science fiction writers.

While some of these are canonical figures, others have been largely neglected. Since much of science fiction has been written by women, many women writers are profiled. Each entry is prepared by an expert contributor and includes a short biography, a discussion of the writer's works, and primary and secondary bibliographies. The volume closes with a general bibliography of anthologies and criticism.

Author: Darrell B. Lockhart
ISBN-10: 0313305536
ISBN-13: 9780313305535
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2004
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.56h x 6.26w x 0.81d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2005 pg. 516
Multicultural Review 09/01/2005 pg. 17
Booklist 09/01/2004 pg. 172
Choice 11/01/2004 pg. 450