The writer of alternate history asks “what if?” What if one historical event were different, what would the world look like today? In a similar way, the pos

This book channels the speculative power of science fiction to examine the limits of postmodern philosophies of history. By contrasting the questioning nature o

This important collection of essays acknowledges the long and distinctive history of the alternate history genre whilst also revelling in its vitality, adaptabi

Focusing in turn on history, powerful individuals, under-represented voices and the arts, the essays in this collection cover a wide variety of modern and conte

This book provides students and other interested readers with a comprehensive survey of science fiction history and numerous essays addressing major science fic