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- 2011043800 abstract "Postcolonialism and Science Fiction explores intersections and interactions between the genre of science fiction and the theory and practice of postcolonialism, concentrating primarily on contemporary science fiction from the 1950s to the present day. The book argues that several of the foundational myths of science fiction -- the 'other', or the stranger, and the strange and foreign land -- are shared at the heart of colonialism, and that postcolonial science fiction has developed unique and creative ways of overcoming and dispelling these myths. Using close readings and thematic studies, ranging from lively discussions of Japanese and Canadian science fiction to a thorough and incisive deconstruction of race and (post)colonialism in the online game World of Warcraft, Postcolonialism and Science Fiction is the first comprehensive study of the complex and developing relationship between the two areas. It will be of interest to fans, researchers, students and anyone else interested in science fiction, postcolonial studies, or both.".
- 2011043800 contributor B12151279.
- 2011043800 created "2011.".
- 2011043800 date "2011".
- 2011043800 date "2011.".
- 2011043800 dateCopyrighted "2011.".
- 2011043800 description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-180) and index.".
- 2011043800 description "Introduction: Elephant-shaped holes --1. A question of history: geographical/historical context --2. Diaspora and locality --3. Race, culture, identity and alien/nation --4.Hybridity, nativism and transgression --5. Indigenous knowledge and Western science -- Conclusion: Filling holes, breaking boundaries -- Bibliography -- Index.".
- 2011043800 description "Postcolonialism and Science Fiction explores intersections and interactions between the genre of science fiction and the theory and practice of postcolonialism, concentrating primarily on contemporary science fiction from the 1950s to the present day. The book argues that several of the foundational myths of science fiction -- the 'other', or the stranger, and the strange and foreign land -- are shared at the heart of colonialism, and that postcolonial science fiction has developed unique and creative ways of overcoming and dispelling these myths. Using close readings and thematic studies, ranging from lively discussions of Japanese and Canadian science fiction to a thorough and incisive deconstruction of race and (post)colonialism in the online game World of Warcraft, Postcolonialism and Science Fiction is the first comprehensive study of the complex and developing relationship between the two areas. It will be of interest to fans, researchers, students and anyone else interested in science fiction, postcolonial studies, or both.".
- 2011043800 extent "ix, 188 p. ;".
- 2011043800 identifier "0230321445 (alk. paper)".
- 2011043800 identifier "9780230321441 (alk. paper)".
- 2011043800 identifier lgcover.9780230321441.jpg.
- 2011043800 issued "2011".
- 2011043800 issued "2011.".
- 2011043800 language "eng".
- 2011043800 publisher "Houndmills, Basingstoke Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan,".
- 2011043800 subject "809.3/8762 23".
- 2011043800 subject "PN3433.6 .L37 2011".
- 2011043800 subject "Postcolonialism and the arts.".
- 2011043800 subject "Postcolonialism in literature.".
- 2011043800 subject "Science fiction History and criticism.".
- 2011043800 tableOfContents "Introduction: Elephant-shaped holes --1. A question of history: geographical/historical context --2. Diaspora and locality --3. Race, culture, identity and alien/nation --4.Hybridity, nativism and transgression --5. Indigenous knowledge and Western science -- Conclusion: Filling holes, breaking boundaries -- Bibliography -- Index.".
- 2011043800 title "Postcolonialism and science fiction / Jessica Langer.".
- 2011043800 type "text".
