{"product_id":"science-and-social-science-in-carol-senf-9780313312038","title":"Science and Social Science in Bram Stoker's Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003eBest known today as the author of \u003ci\u003eDracula, \u003c\/i\u003e Bram Stoker also wrote several other works, including \u003ci\u003eThe Jewel of Seven Stars, Lady Athlyne, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Lair of the White Worm.\u003c\/i\u003e In his exploration of supernatural subjects, such as vampirism, he is clearly a Gothic writer. The fantastic elements of his novels seem very much at odds with the world of science. Stoker, nonetheless, draws upon a large body of scientific theory and technological innovation throughout his writings. This book studies his blending of Gothic subjects with emerging discoveries in science and technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe volume begins with an overview of Stoker's familiarity with scientific and technical developments. It then examines the role of science and technology in his various works, which demonstrate his familiarity with civil engineering, anthropology, physics, chemistry, and archaeology. While many of his writings seem to offer a rather uncritical celebration of science and its applications, some works, such as \u003ci\u003eThe Jewel of Seven Stars, \u003c\/i\u003e reveal what happens when science oversteps its bounds. Stoker emerges as an early writer of science fiction whose work thoughtfully considers the place of science in society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carol Senf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313312036\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313312038\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/30\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 6.80w x 0.77d","brand":"Carol Senf","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47202632466687,"sku":"9780313312038","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d2f5c468-98ea-4667-964d-5835869b4a3b.jpg?v=1756832939","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/science-and-social-science-in-carol-senf-9780313312038","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}