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The Women Who Pioneered Sci-Fi


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A problem with some fantasy fiction narratives is the misogynistic treatment of female characters. The sci-fi world may still be very much dominated by men behind the scenes, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been female trailblazers. A new book explores some of those unsung heroines. It’s called “ Sisters of Tomorrow: The First Women of Science Fiction .” We talked with the author, Georgia Tech professor Lisa Yaszek . We also spoke with Bill Campbell of Rosarium Publishing, which focuses on
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