The postnational fantasy
Subtitle: essays on postcolonialism, cosmopolitics and science fiction
By: edited by Masood Ashraf Raja, Jason W. Ellis and Swaralipi Nandi ; foreword by Donald M. Hassler
Series: Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy -- 31
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9780786461417
Subjects: Science fiction; Cosmopolitanism in literature; Postcolonialism in literature; Fantasy fiction; History and criticism; Globalization in literature
Description: "In twelve critical and interdisciplinary chapters, this text examines the relationship between the fantastic in novels, movies and video games and real-world debates about nationalism, globalization and cosmopolitanism. This anthology charts a space, where postcolonial theory and science fiction and fantasy studies work to expand our understanding of the fantastic, while expanding the scope of postcolonial discussions"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. (p. 207-210) and index.