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Un-American Dreams
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ramírez, J. Jesse
- Series:
- Liverpool Science Fiction Texts and Studies
- Liverpool Science Fiction Texts and Studies ; v.74
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Apocalyptic literature.
- Science fiction--History and criticism.
- Science fiction.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (264 p.;)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Liverpool University Press 2022
- Summary:
- Un-American Dreams by J. Jesse Ramírez critically examines apocalyptic narratives in American culture, exploring their intersections with politics, identity, and societal anxieties. Through an analysis of science fiction films, literature, and cultural phenomena, the book delves into themes such as settler utopianism, national insecurity, and speculative anthropology, while also reflecting on the author's personal experiences with apocalyptic imagery. It argues that apocalyptic culture serves as both a reflection of societal fears and a framework for imagining alternative futures. Intended for scholars, students, and readers interested in cultural studies, science fiction, and American history, this work provides an insightful critique of the pervasive influence of apocalyptic thinking in shaping collective identity and ideology. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
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- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- OCLC:
- 1324886155
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