Using close readings and thematic studies of contemporary science fiction and postcolonial theory, ranging from discussions of Japanese and Canadian science fiction to a deconstruction of race and (post)colonialism in World of Warcraft, This book is the first comprehensive study of the complex and developing relationship between the two areas.
Autorentext
JESSICA LANGER received her PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London in 2009. She has published widely on postcolonial theory and practice and science fiction literature, film, video games and other media; her work ranges across a variety of geographical contexts including Canada, Japan and India. She currently lives and works in Toronto, Canada.
Inhalt
Acknowledgements Introduction: Elephant-Shaped Holes A Question of History: Geographical/Historical Context Diaspora and Locality Race, Culture, Identity and Alien/Nation Hybridity, Nativism and Transgression Indigenous knowledge and Western science Conclusion: Filling Holes, Breaking Boundaries Bibliography Index
Titel
Postcolonialism and Science Fiction
Autor
EAN
9780230356054
ISBN
978-0-230-35605-4
Format
E-Book (pdf)
Hersteller
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
15.12.2011
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Wasserzeichen
Dateigrösse
11.68 MB
Anzahl Seiten
188
Jahr
2011
Untertitel
Englisch
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