Histories of the Future : Studies in Fact, Fantasy and Science Fiction by ...

Palgrave Macmillan

Explore "Histories of the Future: Studies in Fact, Fantasy and Science Fiction," a collection of interdisciplinary essays examining how writers, artists, filmmakers, strategists, and political thinkers have imagined the future over the last two centuries. This book emphasizes the ways different histories—technological, cultural, military, ideological—inform modes of speculation about what's to come, revealing how our expectations are shaped by our relationship with the past. Written by Alan Sandison and Robert Dingley, this first edition hardcover is in English and contains 202 pages. This collection delves into the multifaceted ways the future has been conceived, moving beyond single genres to explore the broader historical influences on future speculation. It offers insights into the interplay between past, present, and imagined futures. Keywords: Future studies, science fiction, fantasy, historical speculation, cultural history, military history, ideological history, Palgrave Macmillan, Alan Sandison, Robert Dingley, hardcover book, English edition.