Postcolonialism and Science Fiction

Postcolonialism and Science Fiction
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 9780230356054
ISBN-13 : 0230356052
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Book Synopsis Postcolonialism and Science Fiction by : J. Langer

Download or read book Postcolonialism and Science Fiction written by J. Langer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using close readings and thematic studies of contemporary science fiction and postcolonial theory, ranging from discussions of Japanese and Canadian science fiction to a deconstruction of race and (post)colonialism in World of Warcraft, This book is the first comprehensive study of the complex and developing relationship between the two areas.


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