Existential Science Fiction

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.

List of contents

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
About the Author

About the author

Ryan Lizardi is associate professor of digital media and humanities at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Ryan Lizardi, Lizardi Ryan
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781793647351
• ISBN: 978-1-79364-735-1
• No. of pages: 170
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy, Film, TV & radio, Film: styles and genres, Television: styles and genres, Performing arts genres: Science fiction, fantasy and horror