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Frederic Krome is a professor of history at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College. In addition to using science fiction films and texts extensively in his teaching, he is the editor of Fighting the Future War: An Anthology of Science Fiction War Stories, 1914-45 (2011), which provides an introduction on how to use science fiction as a primary source in historical research.
Good college educators constantly seek ways to connect important scholarship with popular culture, and to do so in ways that enlighten and entertain our students without pandering to them. Using iconic pieces from literature, film, and television, Krome's New Approaches in Teaching History: Using Science Fiction to Introduce Students to New Vistas in Historical Thought not only provides uniquely effective tools for examining and teaching crucial themes; it also encourages instructor and student alike to approach the sci-fi canon from a fresh and enriching perspective--and does it all in an enjoyable and engaging tone. New Approaches in Teaching History: Using Science Fiction to Introduce Students to New Vistas in Historical Thought is an enormously creative book. Krome uses his rich background in the genre to show how science fiction stories, novels, and films can enrich and enliven the study of history. As he deals with Cold War anxieties, the possibility of future wars, and a host of other issues, he offers detailed and compelling advice about how to present these topics in the classroom.
