Encyclopedia of Literature and Science

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Literature and Science written by Pamela Gossin and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2002-08-30 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This reference defines the rapidly emerging interdisciplinary field of literature and science. An introductory essay traces the history of the field, its growing reputation, and the current state of research. Broad in scope, the volume covers world literature from its beginnings to the present and illuminates the role of science in literature and literary studies. Included are more than 650 alphabetically arranged entries on topics, themes, writers, scientists, works, theories and methodologies. A wide range of experts contributed entries, each ending with a brief bibliography. The entire volume closes with a list of works for further reading."--BOOK JACKET.