Автор: Sherryl Jordan Название: The Anger of Angels ISBN: 1406388157 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781406388152 Издательство: Walker Books Цена: 1055.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (3 шт.)
Автор: Sherryl Vint Название: Science Fiction: A Guide for the Perplexed ISBN: 1441118748 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781441118745 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 12672.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: From its beginnings in the works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne to the virtual worlds of William Gibson's Neuromancer and The Matrix, Science Fiction: A Guide to the Perplexed helps students navigate the often perplexing worlds of a perennially popular genre. Drawing on literature as well as example from film and television, the book explores the different answers that criticism has offered to the vexed question, ‘what is science fiction?' Each chapter of the book includes case studies of key texts, annotated guides to further reading and suggestions for class discussion to help students master the full range of contemporary critical approaches to the field, including the scientific, technological and political contexts in which the genre has flourished. Ranging from an understanding of the genre through the stereotypes of 1930s pulps through more recent claims that we are living in a science fictional moment, this volume will provide a comprehensive overview of this diverse and fascinating genre.
Автор: Vint Sherryl Название: Wire ISBN: 081433590X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780814335901 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 2911.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Frequently described by creator David Simon as a novel for television, <em>The Wire</em> redefined the police serial format by unfolding its narrative across many episodes, constructing themes for each of its seasons, and refusing to portray individual crimes outside of their social context. While it never achieved spectacular ratings or won an Emmy during its 2002-2008 run on HBO, the show was honoured with several awards and has been described by critics as the best show on television. In this volume, author Sherryl Vint takes a close look at several episodes of <em>The Wire</em> to argue that the series challenges our understanding of the relationship between entertainment and social critique. <br><br>Informed by recent work on race, poverty, and the transformation of the American inner city through neoliberalism, Vint provides a compelling analysis of <em>The Wire</em> in four chapters. First, she examines the season 1 episode ""The Buys"" as an example of the ways in which <em>The Wire</em> diverges from the police procedural format. She continues by considering season 2's ""All's Prologue"" and season 3's ""Middle Ground"" to explore in more detail <em>The Wire</em>'s critique of the exclusions of the capitalist economy. In the final two chapters, she looks at ""Final Grades,"" the fourth season finale, to highlight the problems with institutional inertia and show both the need for and barriers to reform, and uses the season 5 episode ""Clarifications"" to consider the failure of the media to adequately reflect the social issues depicted in <em>The Wire</em>. <br><br>One of the landmark series of recent television history, <em>The Wire</em> is ripe for research and discussion. Fans of the series and those interested in social commentary and the media will appreciate Vint's new analysis in this volume.
Автор: Sherryl Vint Название: Science Fiction: A Guide for the Perplexed ISBN: 1441194606 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781441194602 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 3800.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: From its beginnings in the works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne to the virtual worlds of William Gibson's Neuromancer and The Matrix, Science Fiction: A Guide to the Perplexed helps students navigate the often perplexing worlds of a perennially popular genre. Drawing on literature as well as example from film and television, the book explores the different answers that criticism has offered to the vexed question, ‘what is science fiction?' Each chapter of the book includes case studies of key texts, annotated guides to further reading and suggestions for class discussion to help students master the full range of contemporary critical approaches to the field, including the scientific, technological and political contexts in which the genre has flourished. Ranging from an understanding of the genre through the stereotypes of 1930s pulps through more recent claims that we are living in a science fictional moment, this volume will provide a comprehensive overview of this diverse and fascinating genre.
Автор: Bould Mark, Vint Sherryl Название: The Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction ISBN: 0415435706 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415435703 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
The term 'science fiction' has an established common usage, but close examination reveals that writers, fans, editors, scholars, and publishers often use this word in different ways for different reasons. Exploring how science fiction has emerged through competing versions and the struggle to define its limits, this Concise History
provides an accessible and clear overview of the development of the genre
traces the separation of sf from a broader fantastic literature and the simultaneous formation of neighbouring genres, such as fantasy and horror
shows the relationship between magazine and paperback traditions in sf publishing
is organised by theme and presented chronologically
uses text boxes throughout to highlight key works in sf traditions including dystopian, apocalyptic and evolutionary fiction
includes a short overview and bullet-pointed conclusion for each chapter.
Discussing the place of key works and looking forward to the future of the genre, this book is the ideal starting point both for students and all those seeking a better understanding of science fiction.
Автор: Vint, Sherryl Название: Science Fiction ISBN: 0262539993 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780262539999 Издательство: MIT Press Рейтинг: Цена: 2700.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: "An overview of how science fiction has grappled with the ways that science and technology shape and change human lives, emphasizing the challenges of the 21st century"--
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