ALIENS R US by Sardar, Ziauddin ISBN 0745315399
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This work explores the global culture of science fiction cinema, and in particular its representation of contemporary images of the Other. The contributors examine the science fiction genre as an international, populist form of social analysis.
Covers topics such as xenophobia, Orientalism, militarism, and gender in science fiction; Unlike other studies of science fiction cinema, this one is international in scope - examining Japanese Manga, Hong Kong sci-fi, the new French sci-fi and New Manchester Ecstasy sci-fi; Case studies include The Matrix, Independence Day, Star Trek: First Contact, Until the End of the World, and Deep Space Nine; Aliens R Us explores the global culture of science fiction cinema, and in particular its presentation of contemporary images of the Other. Taking as a starting point the popularity of international forms such as Japanese Manga and Hong Kong sci-fi, in addition to the success of films such as The Matrix and television series such as Deep Space Nine, the contributors examine the science fiction genre as an international, populist form of social analysis. In doing so, they discuss issues such as Orientalism, technology, apocalyptic futures, xenophobia, militarism and the role of women. Most contemporary studies look at the generic characteristics of science fiction, with its allegorical rendering of contemporary life, usually in relation to America. This book moves beyond a purely generic study, assessing European and Asian film work, discussing their varying representations of the Other, and what this reveals about popular perceptions of global culture and society. Case studies include Independence Day, Star Trek: First Contact and Until the End of the World, in addition to chapters on Eco-Apocalypse and new French sci-fi and New Manchester Ecstasy sci-fi.
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ALIENS R US
[edit] Author
Sardar, Ziauddin
[edit] ISBN
0745315399
[edit] Published
08/02/2002
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Pluto Press
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paperback
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16.99 (GBP)
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