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Article: 'Saving the world through science fiction'.
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- Journal-World (Lawrence, Kansas)
- Article date:
- July 7, 2006
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Byline: Jon Niccum
Jul. 7--"Skiffy." That's how some prominent science fiction writers jeeringly pronounce "sci-fi" because they so detest the term and all the baggage that accompanies it. "A lot of people still think of science fiction as robots and ray guns," says Christopher McKitterick. "Yet science fiction these days is such a diverse genre." The Kansas University associate professor often is immersed in discussions regarding the definition, history and future of science fiction. As the associate director of the Center for the Study of Science Fiction, McKitterick will have a rather intensive weekend when it comes to exploring this speculative ...
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