Introduction
Section 1: What is Science Fiction?
1. Genre Theory and Science Fiction
2. Reading Science Fiction
3. Science Fiction and Technology
Section 2: Genre History
4. Pre-History, 1895-1950
5. Defining the Genre, 1950-70
6. Science Fiction as Blockbuster, 1970-90
7. Science Fiction as Mainstream, 1990-2010
Section 3: Selling Science Fiction
8. 'Adventure Dramas of the Future': Advertising Genre
9. Genre and Spectacle: The Science Fiction Trailer
10. Audience and Genre: Science Fiction and the Internet
Conclusion
Annotated Guide to Further Reading
Selected Filmography
Bibliography
Index
