Representations of Political Resistance and Emancipation in Science Fiction

by Judith Grant (Contributor), Sean Parson (Editor), Ira Allen (Contributor)

In a world in which political opportunity and liberation seem far away, the genre of science fiction grows in cultural importance and popularity. The contributors to this collection are political and social theorists from a range of disciplines who use science fiction as inspiration for new theories and examples of speculative politics. In dystopian governments, they find locations and forms of resistance. Representations of Political Resistance and Emancipation in Science Fiction explores a range of political and social theoretical concerns for the twenty-first century. Contributors analyze themes of post-humanism, resistance, agency, political community making, and ethics and politics during the Anthropocene.

410 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 5, 2020

Reviews

[Divia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contained several insightful essays which really helped me to consider science fiction texts in a different way. There are valuable lessons that can be learned from science fiction and the ways in which characters interact with each other and their environments.

I particularly liked that hope can be discerned from several bleak texts.

Fiction reflects the real world so it is very important to carefully look at what such texts are saying. A different perspective on it is always valuable.