Note: Cliffs Notes.

Synopsis: From the back cover of the Centennial Press paperback edition: "This book offers an explanation of science fiction for both the aficionado and general reader, spanning such early masters as H. G. Wells and Jules Verne to the new wave of writers of today such as Heinlein, Niven, and Asimov. It traces themes and changing trends as reflected in their works, discusses the ever increasing popularity of science fiction and projects a future course of the genre. The science fiction readers guide will lead the reader through an entertaining survey of the major works of the century as well as afford a deep insight into the reading, writing, and understanding of this increasingly popular form of fiction."