Existential science fiction / Ryan Lizardi

"This book explores contemporary existential science fiction media and their influence on society's conceptions of humanity. These media texts manifest abstract concepts in a genre that has historically focused on exploring new ideas and frontiers, creating powerful media that helps audiences contemplate their existence as human beings"--.

Inhaltsverzeichnis: Preface ; Chapter 1: Early Existential Science Fiction ; Chapter 2: Modern Existential Science Fiction ; Chapter 3: "Gravity", "Ad Astra", and Generational Connections ; Chapter 4: "Interstellar", "Arrival", and Continuity of Identity ; Chapter 5: "Annihilation" and Refraction of Identity ; Chapter 6: "Legion" and Fractured Identity ; Chapter 7: "Westworld" and the Embellished Remake ; Chapter 8: "Assassin's Creed", "Bioshock", and Alternative Histories ; Chapter 9: Interactive Existential Science Fiction ; Concluding Remarks ; Bibliography ; Index ; About the Author..

Medienart:

Buch

Erscheinungsjahr:

[2022]

Erschienen:

Lanham Boulder New York London: Lexington Books ; 2022

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lizardi, Ryan, 1981- [VerfasserIn]

Links:

Inhaltsbeschreibung

ISBN:

978-1-7936-4735-1

BKL:

24.34 / Filmgattungen / Filmsparten

54.88 / Computer in der Freizeit

Themen:

Computerspiel
Existentialism in motion pictures
Existenzphilosophie
Fernsehserie
Film
Humanism in motion pictures
Science fiction
Science fiction films
Science fiction television programs
Science-Fiction
Self in motion pictures

Anmerkungen:

Literaturangeben

Umfang:

xii, 157 Seiten ; Illustrationen

Förderinstitution / Projekttitel:

PPN (Katalog-ID):

1772464805