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Science Fiction has always been in existence, elements of it have been attributed to the Epic of Gilgamesh (the oldest piece of literature that there is)(early bronze age)), the legends of Daedalus (bronze age), and the works of Lucian of Samosata (Iron age c. A.D. 125 - A.D. 180).
What is new about it is 'recognition as a distinct genre' which happened in 1926 when Hugo gernsback started the first magazine dedicated to Science Fiction. One of the many reasons for this is probably the ever increasing rate of new scientific and engineering: innovations, discoveries, and theories.
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What does science fiction exclude?
Some would say that science fiction excludes fantasy but Arthur C. Clarke said, "Any significantly advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Science fiction authors have mixed science fiction with all other forms of literature. There are science fiction lyrics to songs, science fiction poetry, science fiction mixed with humor, science fiction mixed with westerns, science fiction mixed with romance.
Science fiction stories often take place on other planets or in other dimensions of time and space true or false?
True! Usually to be science fiction it has to take place in the future or has to be based on space travel or have some evidence of advanced technology!
What kinde of novel is ''Frankenstein''?
"Frankestein" is a Science Fiction novel,or gothic science fiction.
Why is uglies by Scott westerfeld a science fiction novel?
Because Uglies is set at least 300 years into the future, and is loaded with technology.
Is Godzilla science fiction?
Yes it is Science Fiction
Is writing that tells about imaginary events that involve science or technology?
Yes, there is writing that tells about imaginary events that involve science or technology; there is a category for such writing, called "science fiction" or "scifi".
What category does the word science fiction belong to?
Science fiction belongs to the genre category of fiction, characterized by imaginative and futuristic themes often centered around advanced science and technology.
What does science fiction exclude?
Some would say that science fiction excludes fantasy but Arthur C. Clarke said, "Any significantly advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Science fiction authors have mixed science fiction with all other forms of literature. There are science fiction lyrics to songs, science fiction poetry, science fiction mixed with humor, science fiction mixed with westerns, science fiction mixed with romance.
What genre is The Maze Runner?
Science Fiction because it evolves future technology
Science fiction stories often take place on other planets or in other dimensions of time and space true or false?
True! Usually to be science fiction it has to take place in the future or has to be based on space travel or have some evidence of advanced technology!
How has science and technology advanced medicine?
science- led to a greater understanding technology- let to more discoveries
Why is technology used is science fiction?
Technology is applied science and invention so it fits perfectly into the science fiction universe. Rockets, blasters, phasers, time travel machines, robots, androids, and computers are all inventions that make it into science fiction novels.
What is the genre of fiction's name in which authors explore the effect of technology on people?
science fiction
Is the advanced technology in the field of medical science justified?
Yes, investment in advanced technology in medical science is justified. Advancements in medical science save lives, prolong life, and improve the quality of life.
Why is the book the giver a science fiction book?
"The Giver" is considered a science fiction book because it takes place in a future society where advanced technology and societal control play a significant role. The story involves themes of dystopia, memory manipulation, and genetic engineering, which are common in the science fiction genre.
Is science fiction the same thing as fiction?
Science Fiction is a subcategory of Fiction, meaning all Science Fiction is Fiction, but not all Fiction is Science Fiction.Science Fiction is typically futuristic, though not always, and sometimes involves space travel, time travel, alternate histories, new discoveries and technology, and/or alien lifeforms.
IS Mrs Frisby and the Rats of the NIMH a science fiction?
Yes it probably is fiction since we know nothing can change the lifespan for that much,but science fiction?I don't think so since science fiction needs to be supernatural,but this is basically a non fiction setting with a fiction story in it.
