{"product_id":"the-cambridge-companion-to-literature-and-science","title":"The Cambridge Companion to Literature and Science","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFiction and Social Change\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eCan stories change the world? This thought-provoking collection explores the influence of fiction on culture, identity, politics, and social behavior. Bringing together perspectives from literature, media studies, and cultural theory, the book examines how fictional worlds shape the way individuals and societies think, feel, and act.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eFrom classic literary characters to modern fan communities, fiction has long influenced human imagination and social life. This collection investigates how stories extend beyond entertainment to affect personal identities, cultural values, political movements, and collective action across different societies and historical periods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eThe social and cultural impact of fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eStorytelling and collective imagination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eLiterature, film, and media studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eFictional worlds and identity formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eMyth, narrative, and popular culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eFan communities and participatory storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePolitical and social influence of narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eThe relationship between fiction and reality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eInterdisciplinary collection of scholarly essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eExamines fiction across literature, film, and other media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eExplores global perspectives on storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eInvestigates the power of narrative in shaping society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eIncludes analyses of historical and contemporary examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eConnects fiction with culture, politics, and social change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eIdeal for students, researchers, and literature enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eEncourages critical thinking about the role of stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePage Count: 282 Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eDimensions: 9.61\" × 6.69\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePublication Date: November 10, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eCategory: Literary Criticism \u0026amp; Cultural Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003e1 × Fiction and Social Change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MAKS Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50895062237241,"sku":"9781107439030","price":208.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/9891\/4617\/files\/cUlRajFncEFFVlZ4Rnh1ZlRDTEhkZz09.webp?v=1792588496","url":"https:\/\/store.maksgroups.com\/products\/the-cambridge-companion-to-literature-and-science","provider":"MAKS Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}