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Aliens, robots and virtual reality idols in the science fiction of H. P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov and William Gibson / John L. Steadman.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Steadman, John L., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937--Criticism and interpretation.
- Lovecraft, H. P.
- Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992--Criticism and interpretation.
- Asimov, Isaac.
- Gibson, William, 1948---Criticism and interpretation.
- Gibson, William.
- Gibson, William, 1948-.
- Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992.
- Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937.
- Criticism and interpretation.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (x, 256 pages.)
- Other Title:
- Aliens, robots and virtual reality idols in the science fiction of H. P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov and William Gibson
- Place of Publication:
- Alresford, Hampshire : Zero Books, 2020.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- John L. Steadman argues that there is little difference between alien indifferentism and alien inclusionism in the fictional works of H.P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov and William Gibson.
- Contents:
- Part I H. P. Lovecraft p. 13
- Biography and Background p. 15
- 1 Lovecraft's Extra-Terrestrial Aliens p. 31
- 2 Lovecraft's Terrestrial Aliens p. 46
- 3 Lovecraft's Trans-Dimensional Aliens p. 51
- 4 Lovecraft's Humankind p. 64
- 5 Alien Indifferentism, Malevolence and Meanings p. 80
- Part II Isaac Asimov p. 85
- Biography and Background p. 87
- 6 Asimov's Robots p. 96
- 7 The Humaniform Robots p. 101
- 8 The Humanoid Robots p. 118
- 9 Asimov's Humankind p. 129
- 10 Robot Inclusionism, Benevolence and Meanings p. 151
- Part III William Gibson p. 157
- Biography and Background p. 159
- 11 Gibson's Virtual Reality Idols p. 174
- 12 The Holographic Idol p. 177
- 13 The Biomechanoid Idol p. 184
- 14 The AI Idols p. 187
- 15 The Loa Idols p. 196
- 16 Epilogue: The Continuity Idol p. 208
- 17 Gibson's Humankind p. 215
- 18 VR Inclusionism, Indifference and Meanings p. 236.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- ebook version :
- ISBN:
- 9781789045116
- 1789045118
- Publisher Number:
- 99985811613
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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