Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Westfahl, Gary.
Science fiction, children's literature, and popular culture : coming of age in fantasyland
/ Gary Westfahl.
p. cm.--(Contributions to the study of science fiction and fantasy, ISSN 0193-6875 ;
no. 88)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-313-30847-0 (alk. paper)
1. Science fiction, American--History and criticism. 2. Fantasy fiction,
American--History and criticism. 3. Children's stories, American--History and criticism.
4. Popular culture--United States--History--20th century. 5. Children--United
States--Books and reading--History--20th century. I. Title. II. Series.
PS374.S35W44 2000
813'.08776099282--dc21 99-045568

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Copyright © 2000 by Gary Westfahl

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be
reproduced, by any process or technique, without the
express written consent of the publisher.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 99-045568
ISBN: 0-313-30847-0
ISSN: 0193-6875

First published in 2000

Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.
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Printed in the United States of America

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The paper used in this book complies with the
Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National
Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1984).

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Every reasonable effort has been made to trace the owners of copyright materials in this book, but
in some instances this has proven impossible. The author and publisher will be glad to receive infor-
mation leading to more complete acknowledgments in subsequent printings of the book and in the
meantime extend their apologies for any omissions.

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