science-fiction-and-social-issues

The engagement of science fiction with pressing societal concerns such as nuclear war, racial struggles, and environmental catastrophe.

1 chapter across 1 book

Dangerous Visions and New Worlds: Radical Science Fiction, 1950 to 1985 (2021)Andrew Nette and Iain McIntyre

Chapter 5

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the radical science fiction landscape from 1950 to 1985, highlighting key authors, themes, and movements such as New Wave SF, feminist science fiction, and politically charged narratives. It explores how science fiction intersected with contemporary social issues including feminism, anti-authoritarianism, nuclear anxiety, and racial politics, while also examining influential publications and figures who shaped the genre's evolution during this period.