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Anthropology through science fiction.
Title:
Anthropology through science fiction.
Author:
Mason, C. A. (Carol A.), compiler.
Publication Information:
New York : St. Martin's Press [1974]
Physical Description:
xi, 387 pages ; 24 cm
Language:
English
Contents:
Man as part of nature: Weinbaum, S. G. A Martian odyssey. Brown, F. Arena.--Human origins and evolution: Van Vogt, A. E. Enchanted village. Williams, R. M. Robot's return.--Human diversity and potential: Davidson, A. The house the Blakeneys built. Yarbro, C. Q. Frog pond.--The commitment to social life: Reed, K. The vine. Asimov, I. Strikebreaker.--The ecological imperative: Anderson, P. The sharing of flesh. Merril, J. Survival ship.--The technological imperative: Oliver, C. Far from this earth. Chandler, B. The cage.--The origins of civilization: Abernathy, R. Pyramid. Schmidt, S. Lost Newton.--The world outside, science and religion: Tushnet, L. Aunt Jennie's tonic. Asimov, I. Nightfall.--Living together in the universe: MacLean, K. Unhuman sacrifice. Sheckley, R. The monsters.
Format :
Book