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Author:

Palumbo, Donald, 1949-

Title:

Chaos theory, Asimov's foundations and robots, and Herbert's Dune : the fractal aesthetic of epic science fiction / Donald E. Palumbo.

Publisher:

Greenwood Press,

Copyright Date:

2002

Description:

x, 240 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Asimov, Isaac,--1920---Foundation trilogy.
Asimov, Isaac,--1920---Robots.--Robots.
Herbert, Frank--Criticism and interpretation.
Science fiction, American--History and criticism.
Epic literature, American--History and criticism.
Chaotic behavior in systems in literature.
Seldon, Hari (Fictitious character)
Dune (Imaginary place).
Robots in literature.
Aeshetics, American.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-231) and index.

Series:

Contributions to the study of science fiction and fantasy, 0193-6875 ; no. 100

ISBN:

9780313311895 (alk. paper)
0313311897 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)49649861

LCCN:

2002066889

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)