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No. excuse me NO!
Science Fiction is one of, if not the most, didactic forms of literature there is. What could possibly be wrong with getting people to think -- a lot of us really need the practice.
Science Fiction has taken on the responsibility of predicting the future and warning the world to be more civilized.
What else can I help you with?
When was Great Science Fiction Stories About the Moon created?
Great Science Fiction Stories About the Moon was created in 1967.
When was Great Science Fiction Stories About Mars created?
Great Science Fiction Stories About Mars was created in 1966.
Why can science fiction stories be harmful for peoples minds?
Why science fiction stories are not harmful for human's mindThe only things that reading science fiction does to the human mind are:educates them about scienceForces them to imagineMakes them think scientificallyPromotes them to think about the future and to do something about it.Exhausts them so they are forced to take a nap.What could it possibly do that is harmful?Be a danger to the established order of government and culture.Be a danger to the established order of large companies and financial institutions.It would be a great loss indeed if we were to lose all of the above, they are elegant and profitable institutions. However science fiction does not promote their destruction rather their improvement - and they certainly could stand some improvement.
When was The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories created?
The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories was created in 2003.
How many pages does Great Science Fiction Stories About the Moon have?
Great Science Fiction Stories About the Moon has 221 pages.
How many pages does Great Science Fiction Stories About Mars have?
Great Science Fiction Stories About Mars has 187 pages.
How many pages does The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories have?
The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories has 586 pages.
Are Astounding Stories and Astounding Science Fiction the same magazine?
Yes. The first issue of the magazine was published as Astounding Stories of Super Science in January 1930. The Magazine has variously been called Astounding Stories of Super Science, Astounding Stories, Astounding Science Fiction, Astounding Science Fiction and Fact. In 1960 it changed its name to Analog Science Fiction and Fact. As of 2009 it was still in print under that name.
Why is he called the father of science fiction?
Hugo Gernsback is called the father of science fiction because he founded the first science fiction magazine, Amazing Stories, in 1926.
Can short stories be science fiction?
Of course it can. Why couldn't it?It is the author's choice what point of view they will use to tell their story. Be it science fiction or any other genre makes no difference.An example of science fiction written in the first person is Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.
What are the differences between science fiction and folktale stories?
Science fiction is very different than folk tale stories. Science fiction is a a made up story that has to do with science (sci-fi) Folktales are stories that were told to explain something in the world like why the coyote howls at the moon that were told before science could prove the truth. I hope that was helpful. :)
What has the author Richard M Elam written?
Richard M. Elam has written: 'Young visitor to Mars' 'Teen-age science fiction stories' 'Science fiction stories' -- subject(s): American Science fiction 'The cave of living treasure' 'Young stowaways in space'
