This
volume of essays continues the establishment of Lois McMaster Bujold as an important
author of contemporary science fiction and fantasy. It argues persuasively that
Bujold's corpus spans the distance between two full arcs of US feminism, and
has anticipated or responded to several of its current concerns in ways that
invite or even require theoretical exploration. 

The fourteen essays collected here provide wide-ranging scholarly analyses
of Bujold’s work and worlds so far, covering not only the science fiction and fantasy
series, but taking into account the wealth of ancillary material inspired by
her works, such as fan fiction and role-playing games. Examining the major
series through a range of perspectives, including feminist readings, queer
theory, and disability studies, this volume aims to establish beyond doubt the
seriousness of intent behind Bujold’s various artistic projects and provide a
set of rich readings of this engaging, experimental, playful, and popular
author.