Aliens R Us: The Other in Science Fiction Cinema - Couverture souple

 
9780745315393: Aliens R Us: The Other in Science Fiction Cinema
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ISBN 10 : 0745315399 ISBN 13 : 9780745315393
Editeur : Pluto Press, 2002

Synopsis

Aliens R Us explores the global culture of science fiction cinema, and in particular its presentation of contemporary images of the Other. Taking as a starting point the popularity of international forms such as Japanese Manga and Hong Kong sci-fi, in addition to the success of films such as The Matrix and television series such as Deep Space Nine, the contributors examine the science fiction genre as an international, populist form of social analysis. In doing so, they discuss issues such as Orientalism, technology, apocalyptic futures, xenophobia, militarism and the role of women. Most contemporary studies look at the generic characteristics of science fiction,with its allegorical rendering of contemporary life, usually in relation to America. This book moves beyond a purely generic study, assessing European and Asian film work, discussing their varying representations of the Other, and what this reveals about popular perceptions of global culture and society. Case studies include Independence Day, Star Trek: First Contact and Until the End of the World, in addition to chapters on Eco-Apocalypse and new French sci-fi and New Manchester Ecstasy sci-fi.

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À propos de l'auteur

Ziauddin Sardar is Visiting Professor of Science Policy at Middlesex University and consulting editor of the prestigious journal Futures. He is a prolific writer and is the author of Cultural Studies for Beginners, Barbaric Others: A Manifesto on Western Racism and editor, with Jerome Ravetz, of Cyberfutures: Culture and Politics on the Information Superhighway

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Éditeur
Pluto Press
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0745315399
ISBN 13 
9780745315393
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
Éditeur
Sardar Ziauddin
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  0745315445 ISBN 13 :  9780745315447
Editeur : Pluto Press, 2002
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