Posthumanism and Latin(x) American Science Fiction

This volume explores how Latin American and Latinx creators have engaged science fiction to explore posthumanist thought, conceptualizing the operations of other, non-human forms of agency and engaging in environmentalist theory in estranging and open ways. Essays cover literature, film, TV shows, and music, grouped in three sections: "Posthumanist Subjects," "Slow Violence and Environmental Threats," and "Posthumanist Others."

Format: Hardback
Length: 257 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This captivating volume delves into the fascinating ways in which Latin American and Latinx creators have embraced science fiction to explore profound posthumanist ideas. Contributors offer insightful reflections on how Latin American and Latinx speculative art conceptualizes the workings of non-human agents and engages with environmentalist theories in innovative and unconventional ways, fostering new possibilities for species companionship. Spanning a wide range of media, including literature, film, television shows, and music, the essays are organized into three compelling sections: "Posthumanist Subjects" explores Latin(x) American iterations of familiar posthuman figures such as cyborgs, virtual environments, and selves; "Slow Violence and Environmental Threats" recognizes that posthumanist meditations in the hemisphere occur within a material and cultural context shaped by the devastating destruction of the environment; and "Posthumanist Others" showcases how the reimagining of the self and the world offered by posthumanism presents a unique opportunity to challenge the dominance of oppressive systems in shaping societies. Through their diverse perspectives and creative expressions, these contributors shed light on the rich and dynamic interplay between science fiction, posthumanism, and Latin American and Latinx cultures, offering a thought-provoking and thought-provoking exploration of our collective future.

Weight: 483g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031117909
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023