Transformations of Language in Modern Dystopias

Transformations of Language in Modern Dystopias
David W. Sisk
Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Number 75
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Transformations of language in modern dystopias / David W. Sisk.
p. cm.--(Contributions to the study of science fiction and fantasy, ISSN 0193-6875; no. 75)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-313-30411-4 (alk. paper)
1. Science fiction, English--History and criticism. 2. Dystopias in literature. 3. English fiction--20th century--History and criticism. 4. American fiction--20th century--History and criticism. 5. Science fiction, American--History and criticism. 6. More, Thomas, Sir, Saint, 1478-1535--Influence. 7. More, Thomas, Sir, Saint, 1478-1535. Utopia. 8. Language and culture. 9. Future in literature. I. Title. II. Series.
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