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Existential science fiction / Ryan Lizardi

Author
Lizardi, Ryan, 1981-
Published
Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2022]
Physical Description
xii, 157 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

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Contents
Early Existential Science Fiction -- Modern Existential Science Fiction -- Gravity, Ad Astra, and Generational Connections -- Interstellar, Arrival, and Continuity of Identity -- Annihilation and Refraction of Identity -- Legion and Fractured Identity -- Westworld and the Embellished Remake -- Assassin's Creed, Bioshock, and Alternative Histories -- Interactive Existential Science Fiction.
Summary
"This book explores contemporary existential science fiction media and their influence on society's conceptions of humanity. These media texts manifest abstract concepts in a genre that has historically focused on exploring new ideas and frontiers, creating powerful media that helps audiences contemplate their existence as human beings"--
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ISBN
9781793647351 hardcover
1793647356 hardcover
9781793647368 electronic publication
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 147 - 154) and index.
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