Shockwaves of Possibility explores the deep utopianism of one of the most significant modern cultural practices: science fiction. The author contends that utopianism is not simply a motif in SF, but rather is fundamental to its narrative dynamics. Drawing upon a rich array of theory and criticism in SF and utopian studies, the book opens with a global periodizing history that shows the inseparability of SF from developments in other cultural fields. It goes on to examine literature, film, television, comics, and animation ...
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Shockwaves of Possibility explores the deep utopianism of one of the most significant modern cultural practices: science fiction. The author contends that utopianism is not simply a motif in SF, but rather is fundamental to its narrative dynamics. Drawing upon a rich array of theory and criticism in SF and utopian studies, the book opens with a global periodizing history that shows the inseparability of SF from developments in other cultural fields. It goes on to examine literature, film, television, comics, and animation in order to demonstrate SF's unique effectiveness for grappling with the upheavals brought about by globalization. Shockwaves of Possibility proves SF's vitality in the brave new world of the twenty-first century, as it illuminates the contours of the present and educates our desire for a radically other future.
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Publisher:
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Published:
2014
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17891325803
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Good Condition. Book is in very good condition with only slight shelf-wear. Contents mostly clean and unmarked, with uncreased pages. Firm, tight bindings. Publisher's note: Shockwaves of Possibility explores the deep utopianism of one of the most significant modern cultural practices: science fiction. The author contends that utopianism is not simply a motif in SF, but rather is fundamental to its narrative dynamics. Drawing upon a rich array of theory and criticism in SF and utopian studies, the book opens with a global periodizing history that shows the inseparability of SF from developments in other cultural fields. It goes on to examine literature, film, television, comics, and animation in order to demonstrate SF''s unique effectiveness for grappling with th Size: 22.8 x 15.1 x 2.2 cm. xix, 308 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; Criticism, interpretation, etc; Literature and globalization; Modernism (literature); Modernism (Literature) History and criticism; Science fiction history and criticism; Utopias in literature; Utopies in the literature; utopian literature; ISBN: 3034307411. ISBN/EAN: 9783034307413. Add. Inventory No: 240226NPG010031.
