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Masculinity in contemporary science fiction cinema : cyborgs, troopers and other men of the future /
If science fiction stages the battle between humans and non-humans, whether alien or machine, who is elected to fight for us? In the classics of science fiction cinema, humanity is nearly always represented by a male, and until recently, a white male. Spanning landmark American films from "Blad...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
I.B. Tauris,
2018.
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| Colección: | Library of gender and popular culture ;
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | If science fiction stages the battle between humans and non-humans, whether alien or machine, who is elected to fight for us? In the classics of science fiction cinema, humanity is nearly always represented by a male, and until recently, a white male. Spanning landmark American films from "Blade Runner" to "Interstellar", this major new study offers the first ever analysis of masculinity in science fiction cinema. It uncovers the evolution of masculine heroes from the 1980's until the present day, and the roles played by their feminine counterparts. Considering gender alongside racial and class politics, "Masculinity in contemporary science fiction cinema" also situates filmic examples within the broader culture. It is indispensable for understanding science fiction and its role in contemporary cultural politics |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-235), filmography (pages 236-240) , and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781786723154 1786723158 9781786733153 1786733153 |