James H. Cromer 3/14/01 English 175 Science Fiction 1. Genre: Define Science Fiction. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines science fiction as “fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or individuals” (467). I think this definition is simple, yet grasps the main idea of the genre. The field of science fiction is ever changing. Technological advancements, and advancements in society cause the genre to react and step up to the next level, giving a …showed first 75 words of 1136 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1136 total…fiction writers can have a great deal of artistic force, for they have the power to create stories of technology and fantasy that could influence the average person’s perception of what the future could be like. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Works Cited Asimov, Isaac. “Nightfall.” Class Handout. 2001. 415. Bradbury, Ray. The Martian Chronicles. New York: Bantam Books, 1977. Burroughs, Edgar Rice. A Princess of Mars. New York: Ballantine, 1912. 10. “Science Fiction.” The Merriam Webster Dictionary. Home and Office ed. 1998. 467.