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Speculative Orientalism: Asian Religions in New Wave Science Fiction
Engelsk
Bogcover for Speculative Orientalism: Asian Religions in New Wave Science Fiction af Sang-Keun Yoo, 9781350447899
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
248
ISBN-13:
9781350447899
Indbinding:
Hardback
ISBN-10:
1350447897
Udg. Dato:
18 sep 2025
Størrelse i cm:
23,6 x 15,8 x 2,0
Serie:
Bloomsbury Studies in Popular Fiction and Religious Dynamics
Oplagsdato:
18 sep 2025
Forfatter(e):
Hardback 2025
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Examining the works of prominent New Wave science fiction authors from the 1950-1960s, Sang-Keun Yoo highlights the underexplored connection between American science fiction and Asian religions, such as Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism.The book considers how the major world wars of the 20th century—Second World War, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War— repositioned Asian culture in relation to the science fiction genre in the period.

Underpinning this study, Sang-Keun Yoo argues that “Speculative Orientalism” emerged in American science fiction during the 1950s and 60s. This concept adopted various aspects of Asian religions to envision alternative worlds, unburdened by the constraints of colonialism, totalitarianism, racism, and sexism present in contemporary American society.

Bringing fresh perspectives to the works of William S. Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Ursula K. Le Guin and Samuel R. Delany, this book offers an insightful examination of the role of Asian religions in American science fiction and their impact on the genre''s history.

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Specifikationer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
248
ISBN-13:
9781350447899
Indbinding:
Hardback
ISBN-10:
1350447897
Udg. Dato:
18 sep 2025
Størrelse i cm:
23,6 x 15,8 x 2,0
Serie:
Bloomsbury Studies in Popular Fiction and Religious Dynamics
Oplagsdato:
18 sep 2025
Forfatter(e):
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