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What's an Ubik? Science Fiction Reference Sources

Kurt O. Baumgartner (Public Service Librarian at the Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.)

Reference Services Review

ISSN: 0090-7324

Article publication date: 1 April 1983

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Abstract

Science fiction is that demonic creature lurking in the depths of every human subconscious waiting for the chance to emerge and destroy, with ecstasy, mankind's literary taste. It condemns the reader to an endless array of spaceships, hyperdrive, alternate universes, and alien beings — the really fun things in life. Unfortunately, not all readers or critics hold this view. To many literary critics, science fiction is something to keep in the closet, ignore, and generally not discuss in front of frail women or young children.

Citation

Baumgartner, K.O. (1983), "What's an Ubik? Science Fiction Reference Sources", Reference Services Review, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 81-92. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb048835

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1983, MCB UP Limited

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