Religion and Science Fiction: An Introduction James H. Thrall, M.D. 9780367465100

With cutting-edge case studies, discussion questions, lists of key terms, extensive additional resources, and suggestions for projects and essay questions, this textbook is engaging reading for students approaching the topic of religion and science fiction for the first time.

The author is a leading figure in the field.

The textbook is incredibly comprehensive with topics covered including race, gender, sacred texts, and diversity.

James H. Thrall directs the religious studies program at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, where he is the Knight Distinguished Professor for the Study of Religion and Culture.

"An extensive and diverse approach to significant texts in the world of science fiction and religion, this volume is a wonderful introduction for both students of religious studies and scholars interested in exploring the convergence of these fields."

Laura Ammon, Appalachian State University, USA.

"If you teach a course on science fiction and religion, this is the textbook you've been waiting for. We have long needed a book that surveys the breadth and depth of religion in sci-fi, and does so in a manner attentive to representing the diversity of cultures, eras, and religions of the authors and characters in the genre. Thrall's book offers that and does it well, discussing most or all of the stories you're likely to assign in a course like this."

James F. McGrath, Butler University, USA.