Alien and Philosophy : I Infest, Therefore I Am Paperback / softback
Edited by Jeffrey A. (University of Oregon, USA) Ewing, Kevin S. (Eastern Washington University, USA) Decker
Part of the The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series series
Paperback / softback
Description
Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned. The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the most successful and influential sci-fi franchises of modern timesFeatures contributions from an acclaimed team of scholars of philosophy and pop culture, led by highly experienced volume editorsExplores a huge range of topics that include the philosophy of fear, Just Wars, bio-weaponry, feminism and matriarchs, perfect killers, contagion, violation, employee rights and Artificial IntelligenceIncludes coverage of H.R.
Giger’s aesthetics, the literary influences of H.P. Lovecraft, sci-fi and the legacy of Vietnam, and much more!
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:05/05/2017
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- ISBN:9781119280811
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:05/05/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781119280811
