Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-342)

Hugo Award for Best Related Book, 2008

The first historical dictionary devoted to science fiction. It shows the development of science-fiction words and their associated concepts over time, with full citations and bibliographic information. Citations are drawn from science-fiction books and magazines, fanzines, screenplays, newspapers, comics, folk songs, and the Internet. The dictionary reveals how many words we consider to be everyday expressions, like "space shuttle", "blast off", and "robot", have their roots in imaginative literature and not in hard science. It also charts the transfer of science-fiction vocabulary to different subcultures and endeavours, such as neo-paganism, aerospace, computers, and environmentalism.--From publisher's description

Preface -- Introduction -- Guide to the Dictionary -- Instructions for Antedating Citations -- Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction Terms -- Communications & Entertainment -- Earthlings -- Expletives & Profanity -- Fanspeak -- Naval Terms -- Robots -- Space Drives -- Star Trek -- Time Travel -- Weapons -- Zines -- Pseudonyms Cited in the Dictionary -- Bibliography of Books Quoted -- Bibliography of Science Fiction Non-Fiction and Reference Books

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