The early fiction of H.G. Wells fantasies of science

The early fiction of H.G. Wells : fantasies of science / Steven McLean.

Author/creator	McLean, Steven, 1973-
Format	Electronic and Book
Publication Info	Basingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan,
Description	ix, 242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Springer Books
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Palgrave Connect Literature & Performing Arts Collection 2009
Subject(s)	Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946--Knowledge and learning. Science fiction, English--History and criticism. Literature and science--Great Britain --History --19th century. Literature and science--Great Britain --History --20th century. Fantasy in literature.

Contents	Heart of darkness: The time machine and retrogression -- 'An infernally rum place': The island of Doctor Moreau and degeneration -- Science behind the blinds: scientist and society in The invisible man -- The descent of Mars: evolution and ethics in The war of the worlds -- 'Science is a match that man has just got alight': science and social organisation in The first men in the moon -- The limits of a sociological holiday: social progress in A modern utopia.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 222-232) and index.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2008050876
ISBN	9780230535626
ISBN	0230535623

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