Colonialism and the Emergence of Science Fiction

This groundbreaking study explores science fiction's complex relationship with colonialism and imperialism.   In the first full-length study of the subject, John Rieder argues that the history and ideology of colonialism are crucial components of science fiction's displaced references to history and its engagement in ideological production. With original scholarship and theoretical sophistication, he offers new and innovative readings of both acknowledged classics and rediscovered gems. &nb