Science Fiction explores the genre from 1895 to the present day, drawing on examples from over forty countries. It raises questions about the relationship between science fiction, science and technology, and examines the interrelationships between spectacle, narrative and self-reflexivity, paying particular attention to the role of special effects in creating meaning and affect. It explores science fiction s evocations of the sublime, the grotesque, and the camp, and charts the ways in which the genre reproduces and articulates discourses of colonialism, imperialism and neo-liberal globalization. At the same time, "Science Fiction" provides a thorough analysis of the genre s representation of race, class, gender and sexuality, making this text an essential guide for students, academics and film fans alike.
Key films discussed include:
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Science Fiction explores the genre from 1895 to the present day, drawing on examples from over forty countries. It raises questions about the relationship between science fiction, science and technology, and examines the interrelationships between spectacle, narrative and self-reflexivity, paying particular attention to the role of special effects in creating meaning and affect. It explores science fiction s evocations of the sublime, the grotesque, and the camp, and charts the ways in which the genre reproduces and articulates discourses of colonialism, imperialism and neo-liberal globalization. At the same time, "Science Fiction" provides a thorough analysis of the genre s representation of race, class, gender and sexuality, making this text an essential guide for students, academics and film fans alike.
Key films discussed include:
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Film Guidebooks |
Release date | June 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2012 |
Authors | Dr Mark Bould |
Dimensions | 198 x 129mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-45810-8 |
Barcode | 9780415458108 |
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LSN | 0-415-45810-2 |