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Loading... What If?: Religious Themes in Future Fictionby Mike Alsford
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Who am I? Why am I here?Where am I going?What if . . .'Science fiction delights in asking old questions in new ways. Rather than being primarily about advanced technology and the imagined future, science fiction novels and films are more fundamentally about issues of human nature and destiny. They provide a unique perspective on the same questions that have dominated theology and philosophy throughout history. In this fascinating book, Mike Alsford aims neither to give a history of science fiction, nor to systematically identify specific religious motifs within the genre, but to create an interdisciplinary, exploratory space where we can engage with the primal themes in new ways. Whether we are already well-versed in science fiction, or have had only the briefest encounters with Frankenstein's monster and Doctor Who, this book will provide exciting insights into questions of identity, the human condition, our relationships and our destiny. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)809.3876Literature By Topic History, description and criticism of more than two literatures Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery and Speculative Fiction Speculative FictionLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |