Please check the Dr. Hayles' books in DKU library.
"Science fiction is a time-sensitive subject in
literature. Usually futuristic, science fiction speculates about
alternative ways of life made possible by technological change, and hence has
sometimes been called "speculative fiction." Like fantasy, and often associated with
it, science fiction envisions alternative worlds
with believably consistent rules and structures, set apart somehow
from the ordinary or familiar world of our time and place. Distinct
from fantasy, however, science fiction reflects on technology to
consider how it might transform the conditions of our existence and
change what it means to be human. "Sci Fi" is the genre that
considers what strange new beings we might become-what mechanical forms we
might invent for our bodies, what networks and systems might nourish
or tap our life energies, and what machine shells might contain our
souls."
--Dr. Beshero-Bondar, Associate Prof. of English, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
When you begin to research your topic in the area of sci-fi, be aware that there are many sub genres that may pique your interest. Here are some points to consider when developing your paper:
It is based on the LibGuide http://pitt.libguides.com/c.php?g=12132&p=64831
