Archaeologists and anthropologists discover other civilizations; science fiction writers invent them. In this collection of her major essays, Marleen Barr argues that feminist science fiction writers contribute to postmodern literary canons with radical alternatives to mainstream patriarchal society. Because feminist science fiction challenges male-centered social imperatives, it has been marginalized and dismissed from the canon--thus, lost in space. Moving beyond feminist science fiction itself, Barr goes on to examine other literary genres from the perspective of 'feminist fabulation'--a...
Archaeologists and anthropologists discover other civilizations; science fiction writers invent them. In this collection of her major essays, Marleen ...
In this unique collection of fiction and essays, some of the best writers in the science fiction world explore our relationship to the future through the dual lens of science fiction and cultural studies, and provide a rich testament to the power of science fiction to help us re-imagine reality. Each contributor was asked to reflect on our anxiety about the new millennium and to write about how science fiction could help us envision the far future and future cultural spaces. The resulting array of speculative writings, both critical and fictional, is diverse and illuminating--from a...
In this unique collection of fiction and essays, some of the best writers in the science fiction world explore our relationship to the future through ...
Almost 20 years after the publication of Future Females: A Critical Anthology, feminist science fiction pioneer Marleen S. Barr, together with a talented crew of the field's established and emerging theorists, reveal new critical insights in Future Females, the Next Generation. This groundbreaking collection includes contributors from across the globe who find effective venues for imagining feminist thought experiments. A multinational perspective runs through this innovative volume, focusing on the latest dynamic trends in feminist science fiction. These include such issues as race, gender,...
Almost 20 years after the publication of Future Females: A Critical Anthology, feminist science fiction pioneer Marleen S. Barr, together with a talen...
This work aims to revitalize literary and cultural theory by proposing a discourse practice of examining the points where genres and attendant meanings first converge, then re-emerge as something new. The author examines authors such as Saul Bellow and John Updike, as well as film and television.
This work aims to revitalize literary and cultural theory by proposing a discourse practice of examining the points where genres and attendant meaning...
Reading Science Fiction brings together world class scholars and fiction writers to introduce the history, concepts and contexts necessary to understanding this fascinating genre.
Comprehensive and engaging, Reading Science Fiction includes:
* Explores a wide range of theoretical approaches to studying science fiction, such as gender studies, post-colonial studies and structuralism
* Maps the definitions and history of science fiction, including its origin, influences and parallel development with modern society
* Introduces major science fiction writers...
Reading Science Fiction brings together world class scholars and fiction writers to introduce the history, concepts and contexts necessary t...