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.

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
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 01.09.2023
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society
• EAN: 9781793647375
• ISBN: 978-1-79364-737-5
• Pages: 170
• Subjects: Media Studies, Video Games, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Philosophy, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy, Game Studies, Film, TV & radio, Existentialism, Film: styles and genres, Television: styles and genres, Film Studies, Television Studies, Performing arts genres: Science fiction, fantasy and horror