It came from the scientists trying to explain the universe and different occurrences that happen. It developed from scientific research and different fiction stories. It was developed during the Scientific Revelation from Galileo and Newton whilst trying to explain physics, astronomy and mathematics. Some also say that the Gothic novel Frankenstein was the first science fiction book ever written.
2) What did it grow from?
Science fiction has evolved from the 'pulp-futuristic' tale, into a whole unique genre. The broad term 'science fiction' covers only the trunk of the tree but there are many branches called sub-genres. These branches also fall into this classification, such as aliens.
3) Consider the role of other genres which had a direct or indirect influence on the development of science fiction? For example Horror or thrillers.
The role of other genres has had a direct influence because the first science fiction writer wanted his book to be different and unique from other genres. This change midway caused a change in the types of books written.
Categories -
Science fiction can be broken up into sub categories. These sub categories include Hard Sci Fi, Soft and Social Sci Fi, Cyberpunk, Time Travel, Alternate History, Military SF, Superhuman, Apocalyptic, Space Opera, Space Western, Feminist Science Fiction, New Wave, Steam Punk, Comic Science Fiction, Anthropological Science Fiction and Bio-punk.
Hard Sci Fi is characterized by rigorous attention to accurate detail in quantitative sciences. Especially in physics, astrophysics and chemistry or on accurately depicting worlds that more advanced technology may make possible.
The description "soft" science fiction may describe works based on social sciences such as psychology, economics, political science, sociology, and anthropology. The term can describe stories focused primarily on character and emotion.
The Cyberpunk genre emerged in the early 1980s. It combed "cybernetics" and "punk.'' The term was coined by author Bruce Bethke for his 1980 short story "Cyberpunk". The time frame is usually near-future and the settings are often dystopian.
Time travel stories have antecedents in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most famous is H. G. Wells's 1895 novel The Time Machine, which uses a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively, while Twain's time traveler is struck in the head.
Military science fiction is set in the context of conflict between national, interplanetary or interstellar armed forces; the primary viewpoint characters are usually soldiers. Stories include detail about military technology, procedure, ritual and history military stories may use parallels with historical conflicts.
Superhuman stories deal with the emergence of humans who have abilities beyond the norm. This can stem either from natural causes such as in Olaf Stapledon's novel Odd John and Theodore Sturgeon's More Than Human or be the result of intentional augmentation such as in A. E. van Vogt's novel Slan.
Apocalyptic fiction is concerned with the end of civilization through war, pandemic, astronomic impact, ecological disaster, or mankind's self-destruction or some other general disaster or with a world or civilization after such a disaster.
Space opera is adventure science fiction set in outer space or on distant planets, where the emphasis is on action rather than either science or characterization. The conflict is heroic and typically on a large scale. Space opera is sometimes used pejoratively to describe improbable plots, absurd science, and cardboard characters.
Space Western is a sub-genre of space opera that transposes themes of the American Western books and film to a backdrop of futuristic space frontiers. These stories typically involve "frontier" colony worlds serving as stand-ins for the backdrop of lawlessness and economic expansion that were predominant in the American west.
Feminist science fiction poses questions about social issues such as how society constructs gender roles, the role reproduction plays in defining gender and the unequal political and personal power of men and women.
New Wave is a term applied to science fiction writing characterised by a high degree of experimentation both in form and in content, and a highbrow and self-consciously "literary" or artistic sensibility.
Steam punk is based on the idea of futuristic technology existing in the past usually the 19th century and often set in Victorian era England. But with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells,Jules Verne or real technological developments like the computer occurring at an earlier date.
Comic science fiction is a sub-genre that exploits the genre's conventions for comic effect.
Anthropological science fiction is a sub-genre that absorbs and discusses anthropology and the study of human kind. Examples include Hominids by Robert Sawyer and Neanderthal by John Darnton.
Anthropological science fiction is a sub-genre that absorbs and discusses anthropology and the study of human kind. Examples include Hominids by Robert Sawyer, and Neanderthal by John Darnton.
Conventions -
Science Fiction is a genre with many conventions. These conventions is what makes this genre interesting draws people to it. Some of these conventions include robots, aliens, space, time travel, super humans, super hero's, some of the thriller and horror aspects have also been added.
More conventions include babelcon was established in 2006 the convention took place at the Cook Hotel and Lod & Carole Cook Alumni Center on the campus of Louisiana State University. It is a project of the non-profit Science & Engineering Education Foundation.
Chattacon is organised by the nonprofit Chattanooga Speculative Fiction Fans Incorporation. First held in 1976, the convention drew more than 1,000 attendees to the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel in 2010.
Itzacon is a one or two-day science fiction convention held occasionally in the Dallas, Texas area mostly on Thanksgiving weekend. The organizers described Itzacon as "An occasional event meant to serve as a party, a mini-con, a chance to hang out and just have fun.''
Lunacon is an annual science fiction convention organised by The Lunarians. First held in May 1957, it is the oldest science fiction convention in New York state and is generally held on the third weekend of March. The programming is typical of a fannish convention, including anime, panel discussions on a variety of topics, filk music, crafts workshops, an art show and auction, a game room and a large masquerade.
These are just few of the many science fiction conventions that make up this science fiction genre.
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