Horizons of the Future: Science Fiction, Utopian Imagination, and the Politics of Education

Horizons of the Future explores the relationship between science fiction, education, and social change in the 21st century, highlighting the need for alternatives to global capitalism and offering a promising connection between science fiction and the future of education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 130 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Horizons of the Future: Science Fiction, Utopian Imagination, and the Politics of Education explores the intricate relationship between science fiction, education, and social change in the 21st century. With the pressing issue of global capitalism's unsustainability and ethical shortcomings, there is a growing urgency to transform the course of history to ensure a livable future beyond the next century. However, alternatives exist, offering a more equitable, caring, just, joyful, and hopeful world. Popular culture and schools play pivotal roles in shaping these alternatives. Drawing on critical theory, cultural studies, and sociology, Slater highlights the potential of science fiction to envision and enact critical forms of education that foster utopian ways of relating to oneself, society, and the future. This thought-provoking book will appeal to scholars and students in the social sciences and education, offering valuable insights into the role of science fiction in shaping our collective future.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 232 x 156 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032761534