Heinlein's Juvenile Novels

A Cultural Dictionary

C.W. Sullivan, III, Donald E. Palumbo, C.W. Sullivan III

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McFarland and Company
05 July 2011

Literature: history & criticism; Literary studies: general; Fantasy Biographical; Sci-Fi Biographical

Series: Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Robert A. Heinlein's early, juvenile science fiction novels appeared between 1947 and 1963, just as America was emerging from World War II and entering the space age, and are among his richest and most warmly remembered books. This comprehensive work defines the many names, terms and cultural references that appear in Heinlein's juvenile novels, noting where they are found, explaining their sources and tracking their occurrences throughout the series. Of particular interest is the way in which Heinlein used science fiction to parallel the exploration of outer space with the settlement of the North American continent. Appendices provide a precis of the plot of each book, and speculate on some of the names and terms for which no specific reference could be found.

By: C.W. Sullivan III
Edited by: Donald E. Palumbo, C.W. Sullivan III
Imprint: McFarland and Company
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 32
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 268g
ISBN: 9780786444632
ISBN 10: 0786444630
Series: Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 05 July 2011
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Heinlein’s Juvenile Novels Preface Introduction THE DICTIONARY Appendix I: Plots of Heinlein’s Juvenile Novels Appendix II: Some Speculations About Terms and Names Not Found Works Cited

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