Teaching history with science fiction films /

This volume serves as a guide for teaching history with sci-fi films. In addition to covering key themes and concepts, it provides an overview of significant issues and related films, a tutorial in using film in historical methodology, user guides for 10 key sci-fi films, a model syllabus, and sampl...

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Main Author: Van Riper, A. Bowdoin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, 2017
Series:Teaching history with ... series
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments; Introduction; CONCEPTS; 1 A Short History of Science Fiction Film; 2 Five Classic Science Fiction Themes for the History Classroom; APPROACHES; 3 Science Fiction Film in the U.S. History Survey; 4 Science Fiction Film in the World History Survey; 5 Teaching the Cold War with Science Fiction Film; 6 Teaching the History of Science and Technology with Science Fiction Film; DOCUMENTS; Sample Film Guides; Sample Teaching Documents; Science Fiction Films for the History Classroom; Further Reading; Index; About the Author.