Books by Heather Duerre Humann

In recent decades, science fiction in both print and visual media has produced an outpouring of story lines that feature forms of simulated reality. In combination with tech-driven tensions, this study shows that our collective sense of living in politically uncertain times propels the popularity of these story lines.

A figure from ancient folklore, the doppelganger continues to reemerge in literature, television and film. The modern-day doppelganger (""double-goer"" in German) is typically depicted in a traditional form adapted to reflect present-day social anxieties. Focusing on a broad range of narratives, this volume explores 21st century representations in novels, TV shows and movies.