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Shockwaves of Possibility

- Essays on Science Fiction, Globalization, and Utopia

About Shockwaves of Possibility

This book explores the deep utopianism of one of the most significant modern cultural practices: science fiction. It contends that utopianism is not simply a motif in science fiction - alongside technology, time travel, alien encounters, conspiracies, alternate histories or the post-apocalypse - but is fundamental to the genre's narrative dynamics.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783034307413
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 312
  • Published:
  • September 16, 2014
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 151x228x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 468 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 3, 2024

Description of Shockwaves of Possibility

This book explores the deep utopianism of one of the most significant modern cultural practices: science fiction. It contends that utopianism is not simply a motif in science fiction - alongside technology, time travel, alien encounters, conspiracies, alternate histories or the post-apocalypse - but is fundamental to the genre's narrative dynamics.

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