Fiction books based on mild scientific applications are called
Soft Science Fiction Books. More often than not scientists dismiss these mild notions as something
improbable.
The authors of
Soft Science Fiction Books lay more stress upon human relationship and feelings than on technological advancements and principles. Scientific details are by and large
overlooked .
Soft
Science Fictio n revolves around abstract science or subjects like
philosophy, psychology, political science ,
anthropology , and
sociology . So fundamental laws of science do not find an application in the stories.
Some reputed authors and their works on Soft
Science Fiction are
Isaac Asimov - Foundation Series
Ray Bradbury - R is for rocket, All summer in a Day, The Martian Chronicles etc.
Philip K Dick - The Man in the High Castle , The Transmigration of Timothy Archer
Robert A Heinlein - Time Enough for Love, Future History.
Frank Herberts - Dune.
Other eminent writers have also published books on Soft Science Fiction. No matter what scientists have to say authors claim their depictions have stronger portrayals of society and well conceived plots.
