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Transcript of Introduction to Childhood’s End Myth to Science Fiction November 12, 2008.
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Introduction to Childhood’s End
Myth to Science Fiction
November 12, 2008
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About Arthur C. Clarke (Dec.16 1917-March 19, 2008)
UK writer (sci-fi) Joined the British
Interplanetary Society. RAF officer during World
War II (inventor of communication satellite)
A member of several scientific organizations
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More about the author
Eldest of 4 children Age 13 constructed his
first telescope. Age 14, father died. 1948-King’s College,
London with honors. 1956-stayed in Sri Lanka Won many awards for his
science fiction. Died of post-polio
syndrome.
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About the novel
Printed in over 30 languages Begins with the fear that the
Russians and the Americans may use their atomic rockets on each other.
Central Themes:-“Spiritual” rebirth and the search for man’s place in the universe.
-Question the meaning of life.-Question religion and science-Question about knowledge, technology, and power.-Utopian Society
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The Culture of 1950’s
Entertainment: TV: 1956 studies show that kids ages 10-16 watched
television; average of 6 hours a day. “I Love Lucy,” “Lassie,” “Mickey Mouse Club,” etc
Music: Rock and Roll. Young vs. Old. Elvis Presley
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1950’s Technology
TelevisionFirst copy machine1954 Bell Telephone produce solar battery1957 Sputnik 1 4 months later U.S launch a smaller
satellite
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Civil Rights
African Americans were not treated fairly Schools were dirty and had little supplies. 1954- segregation was abolished.
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The Cold War & Korean War
The Cold War After WWII: diplomatic
struggle and mutual suspicion between the U.S. and a group of nations led by the Soviet Union.
U.S fear of Communism
The Korean War By-product of the Cold
War 1950-Communist N.
Korea invaded S. Korea; President Truman sent the American military into action.
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Upcoming Projects (due Week 12)
1950’s technologyDisneylandArea 51String theoryRacial memorySpace programUFO’sSci-fi movie craze
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Quiz Time!
1. Who was the RAF officer during World War II?2. How did the author died? And when?3. Childhood’s End was printed over ___ languages.4. Name at least 2 of the central themes in the novel.5. During the 1950s, kids watched TV on an average of
how many hours a day?6. When Sputnik was built, how much did it weigh?7. True or False: Right after segregation was abolished,
everybody was treated fairly during the 1950s.8. What is the Cold War? 9. Who was Joseph Stalin? 10. When is your projects due?
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Answers
1. Arthur C. Clarke2. Died of post-polio syndrome; March 19 2008.3. Printed over 60 languages.4. -Spiritual” rebirth
-meaning of life.-religion and science-knowledge, technology, and power.-Utopian Society
5. They watched an average of 6 hours a day.6. Sputnik weighed 184 pounds.7. False8. Cold War: state of conflict between the US and the USSR. 9. Ruler of the USSR. 10. Project due on Week 12 (Wednesday)
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References:
Liukkonen, Petri, and Ari Pesonen. “Arthur Charles Clarke”. Books and Writers. 2003. 10 Nov. 2008 <http://kirjasto.sci.fi/aclarke.htm>.
“1950’s.” A Century in Review. Nov. 1999. 10 Nov. 2008. <http://www.kidsnewsroom.org/elmer/infoCentral/frameset/decade/1950.htm>.