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Gregory Jerome Hampton

    Imagining Slaves and Robots in Literature, Film, and Popular Culture
    Changing Bodies in the Fiction of Octavia Butler
    • Changing Bodies in the Fiction of Octavia Butler

      Slaves, Aliens, and Vampires

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
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      Examining the complete body of fiction by Octavia Butler, this monograph offers an interdisciplinary analysis of her feminist, postmodern, and Black woman's science fiction. It delves into the intricate themes and theories present in Butler's work, making complex modern concepts accessible. By focusing on the transformative nature of bodies in her narratives, the book highlights Butler's unique contributions to the genre and her exploration of identity and societal constructs.

      Changing Bodies in the Fiction of Octavia Butler
    • This book is an interdisciplinary study that seeks to investigate and speculate about the relationship between technology and human nature. It is a timely and creative analysis of the ways in which we domesticate technology and the manner in which the history of slavery continues to be utilized in contemporary society.--Publisher's description.

      Imagining Slaves and Robots in Literature, Film, and Popular Culture