TextSeries: Blackwell philosophy and popculture seriesPublisher: Chichester, [England] : Wiley Blackwell, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Edition: First editionDescription: 1 online resource (242 pages)Content type: | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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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 times Features contributions from an acclaimed team of scholars of philosophy and pop culture, led by highly experienced volume editors Explores 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 Intelligence Includes coverage of H.R. Giger's aesthetics, the literary influences of H.P. Lovecraft, sci-fi and the legacy of Vietnam, and much more!Includes index.
Description based on print version record.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2016. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
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