Cosmic Engineers

Focusing on the origins and evolution of hard science fiction, this critical study emphasizes the genre's hallmark of scientific accuracy and logic. Westfahl categorizes two main forms of hard science fiction and provides in-depth analyses of notable works by authors such as Arthur C. Clarke, Hal Clement, and Charles Sheffield. The book enriches understanding of hard science fiction by presenting new insights and documenting discussions within the science fiction community regarding this emerging genre.