Environments In Science Fiction
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Clockwork Worlds
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Author : Richard D. Erlich
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 1983-12-28
Clockwork Worlds written by Richard D. Erlich and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-12-28 with Literary Criticism categories.
Taken to extremes, social organization--however necessary in itself--leads to the creation of what editors Erlich and Dunn label Clockwork Worlds. This anthology has been organized to define and expand that concept for the reader. Arthur O. Lewis provides a comprehensive overview of clockwork worlds and sets them in their political and literary contexts. Following Lewis' introduction are two series of essays which show how the theme of mechanized environments has been developed in classic works of dystopian fiction, and how it has been treated by some of the major contemporary science fiction writers. The Special Topics section studies mechanized environments from a variety of viewpoints. The editors have included an extensive list of stories, novels, films, background readings, and other works useful for the study of mechanized environments.
Terraforming
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Author : Chris Pak
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016
Terraforming written by Chris Pak and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Fiction categories.
This book examines terraforming in science fiction and shows how, amidst contemporary anxieties about climate change, it has come to offer an important vantage from which to consider the ways humankind shapes and is shaped by their world.
Environmentalism In The Realm Of Science Fiction And Fantasy Literature
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Author : Chris Baratta
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2011-11-15
Environmentalism In The Realm Of Science Fiction And Fantasy Literature written by Chris Baratta and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-15 with Literary Collections categories.
The collection of essays titled Environmentalism in the Realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature discusses the environmental and ecocritical themes found in works of science-fiction and fantasy literature. It focuses on an analysis of important literary works in these genres to yield an understanding of how they address the environmental issues we are facing today. Organized into four sections titled “Industrial Dilemmas,” “The Natural World, Community, and the Self,” “Materialism, Capitalism, and Environmentalism,” and “Dystopian Futures,” the essays included also investigate the solutions that these works present to ensure the sustainability of our natural world and, in turn, the sustainability of humanity. This collection will appeal to a broad range of scholars, including those who focus their studies on one of, or all of, the following fields: Ecocriticism, Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, and Environmentalism in Literature. The essays investigate the myriad ways that science fiction and fantasy literature address environmental concerns, with a focus on the detrimental effects – on humanity, on society – of environmental destruction. With topics ranging from the dangers of industrial progress to the connection between environmental degradation and the destruction of the individual, to environmental dangers posed by capitalistic societies to ignored warnings of ecological crises, the essays each tactfully analyze the relationship between the environmental themes in literature and how readers and scholars can learn from the irresponsible treatment of the environment, while also considering solutions to this crisis that are found in science fiction and fantasy literature.
Environments In Science Fiction
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Author : Susan M. Bernardo
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-03-08
Environments In Science Fiction written by Susan M. Bernardo and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-08 with Literary Criticism categories.
The all-new essays in this book respond to the question, How do spaces in science fiction, both built and unbuilt, help shape the relationships among humans, other animals and their shared environments? Spaces, as well as a sense of place or belonging, play major roles in many science fiction works. This book focuses especially on depictions of the future that include, but move beyond, dystopias and offer us ways to imagine reinventing ourselves and our perspectives; especially our links to and views of new environments. There are ecocritical texts that deal with space/place and science fiction criticism that deals with dystopias but there is no other collection that focuses on the intersection of the two.
Gender And Environment In Science Fiction
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Author : Bridgitte Barclay
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2020-07-07
Gender And Environment In Science Fiction written by Bridgitte Barclay and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-07 with Social Science categories.
Gender and Environment in Science Fiction focuses on the variety of ways that gender and “nature” interact in science fiction films and fictions, exploring questions of different realities and posing new ones. Science fiction asks questions to propose other ways of living; it asks what if, and that question is the basis for alternative narratives of ourselves and the world we are a part of. What if humans could terraform planets? What if we could create human-nonhuman hybrids? What if artificial intelligence gains consciousness? What if we could realize kinship with other species through heightened empathy or traumatic experiences? What if we imagine a world without oil? The texts analyzed in this book ask these questions and others, exploring how humans and nonhumans are connected; how nonhuman biologies can offer diverse ways to think about human sex, gender, and sexual orientation; and how interpretive strategies can subvert the messages of older films and written texts.
Science Fiction Rise
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Author : Serena Vaughn
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-05-05
Science Fiction Rise written by Serena Vaughn and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-05 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Science Fiction Rise explores the surprising and powerful connection between science fiction narratives and real-world technological innovation. It examines how science fiction has not only predicted future technologies but has also actively influenced their development. The book highlights how our collective imagination, spurred by sci-fi, acts as a key driver of technological advancement. For example, ideas first explored in science fiction, like robotics and space exploration, have demonstrably shaped scientific inquiry and funding priorities. The book argues that science fiction is more than just a reflection of technological trends; it's an active participant in shaping them. It acts as a kind of creative laboratory, where concepts are tested and refined, ultimately influencing scientific research. The book presents this information with historical and cultural context, analyzing key science fiction works alongside actual technological breakthroughs. The book is structured into three sections, starting with an introduction to the history and themes of science fiction. It then delves into specific case studies, such as artificial intelligence and its portrayal in science fiction, before concluding with a discussion of the ethical responsibilities of shaping the future through technology. This approach allows readers to understand both the historical impact and the potential future role of science fiction in innovation.
Workshop Proceedings Of The 11th International Conference On Intelligent Environments
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Author : D. Preuveneers
language : en
Publisher: IOS Press
Release Date : 2015-07-06
Workshop Proceedings Of The 11th International Conference On Intelligent Environments written by D. Preuveneers and has been published by IOS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-06 with Computers categories.
With emerging trends such as the Internet of Things, sensors and actuators are now deployed and connected everywhere to gather information and solve problems, and such systems are expected to be trustworthy, dependable and reliable under all circumstances. But developing intelligent environments which have a degree of common sense is proving to be exceedingly complicated, and we are probably still more than a decade away from sophisticated networked systems which exhibit human-like thought and intelligent behavior. This book presents the proceedings of four workshops and symposia: the 4th International Workshop on Smart Offices and Other Workplaces (SOOW’15); the 4th International Workshop on the Reliability of Intelligent Environments (WoRIE’15); the Symposium on Future Intelligent Educational Environments and Learning 2015 (SOFIEEe’15); and the 1st immersive Learning Research Network Conference (iLRN’15). These formed part of the 11th International Conference on Intelligent Environments, held in Prague, Czech Republic, in July 2015, which focused on the development of advanced, reliable intelligent environments, as well as newly emerging and rapidly evolving topics. This overview of and insight into the latest developments of active researchers in the field will be of interest to all those who follow developments in the world of intelligent environments.
Inhabitable Infrastructures
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Author : CJ Lim
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-05-25
Inhabitable Infrastructures written by CJ Lim and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-25 with Architecture categories.
Inhabitable Infrastructures: Science fiction or urban future?, the follow up to Food City and Smartcities and Eco-Warriors, from one of the world’s leading urban design and architectural thinkers, explores the potential of climate change-related multi-use infrastructures that address the fundamental human requirements to protect, to provide and to participate. The stimulus for the infrastructures derives from postulated scenarios and processes gleaned from science fiction and futurology as well as the current body of scientific knowledge regarding changing environmental impacts on cities. Science fiction is interdisciplinary by nature, aggregates the past and present, and evaluates both lay opinions and professional strategies in an attempt to develop foresight and to map possible futures. The research culminates in the creation of innovative multi-use infrastructures and integrated self-sustaining support systems that meet the challenges posed through climate change and overpopulation, and the reciprocal benefits of simultaneously addressing the threat and the shaping of cities. J. G. Ballard has written that the psychological realm of science fiction is most valuable in its predictive function, and in projecting emotions into the future. The knowledge from the book is widely transferable, constituting both solutions and speculative visions of future urban environments. The book is indispensable reading for professionals and students in the fields of urban design, architecture, engineering and environmental socio-politics.
Companion Encyclopedia Of Science In The Twentieth Century
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Author : John Krige
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-05
Companion Encyclopedia Of Science In The Twentieth Century written by John Krige and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with History categories.
With over forty chapters, written by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume represents the best work in America, Europe and Asia. Geographical diversity of the authors is reflected in the different perspectives devoted to the subject, and all major disciplinary developments are covered. There are also sections concerning the countries that have made the most significant contributions, the relationship between science and industry, the importance of instrumentation, and the cultural influence of scientific modes of thought. Students and professionals will come to appreciate how, and why, science has developed - as with any other human activity, it is subject to the dynamics of society and politics.
Architecture And Science Fiction Film
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Author : David T. Fortin
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-05
Architecture And Science Fiction Film written by David T. Fortin and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-05 with Architecture categories.
The home is one of our most enduring human paradoxes and is brought to light tellingly in science-fiction (SF) writing and film. However, while similarities and crossovers between architecture and SF have proliferated throughout the past century, the home is often overshadowed by the spectacle of 'otherness'. The study of the familiar (home) within the alien (SF) creates a unique cultural lens through which to reflect on our current architectural condition. SF has always been linked with alienation; however, the conditions of such alienation, and hence notions of home, have evidently changed. There is often a perceived comprehension of the familiar that atrophies the inquisitive and interpretive processes commonly activated when confronting the unfamiliar. Thus, by utilizing the estranging qualities of SF to look at a concept inherently linked to its perceived opposite - the home - a unique critical analysis with particular relevance for contemporary architecture is made possible.