The Resource Future West : utopia and apocalypse in frontier science fiction, William H. Katerberg
Future West : utopia and apocalypse in frontier science fiction, William H. Katerberg
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- Summary
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- "William Katerberg takes a new look at works of utopian, dystopian, and apocalyptic science fiction to show how narratives of the past and future powerfully shape our understanding of the present-day West. Combining intellectual history, literary analysis, and political philosophy, his study boldly encourages readers to reframe their understanding of both popular Western culture and American political culture." "Ranging widely over science fiction subgenres - from alternative futures to cyberpunk - Katerberg takes us on a tour of utopias of all stripes, whether exclusivist, reactionary, or progressive." "By looking at how American frontier mythology plays out in the imagined West of the future, Katerberg offers a new approach to understanding the region's popular culture. Through this artful juxtaposition of history and projected futures, he reminds us that what's to come is not yet determined and that, even for a nation desperate to leave the past behind, history holds ideas that can light the way to a brighter society."--Jacket
- "William Katerberg takes a new look at works of utopian, dystopian, and apocalyptic science fiction to show how narratives of the past and future powerfully shape our understanding of the present-day West. Combining intellectual history, literary analysis, and political philosophy, his study boldly encourages readers to reframe their understanding of both popular Western culture and American political culture." "Ranging widely over science fiction subgenres - from alternative futures to cyberpunk - Katerberg takes us on a tour of utopias of all stripes, whether exclusivist, reactionary, or progressive." "By looking at how American frontier mythology plays out in the imagined West of the future, Katerberg offers a new approach to understanding the region's popular culture. Through this artful juxtaposition of history and projected futures, he reminds us that what's to come is not yet determined and that, even for a nation desperate to leave the past behind, history holds ideas that can light the way to a brighter society."--BOOK JACKET
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- ix, 281 pages
- Contents
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- Introduction: new world or old?
- Beginnings and endings
- The end of history
- Return to nature
- Legacies of hope
- Returning to Eden
- Tradition, history, and place in utopia
- Transcendent horizons and the redemption of time
- Cyborg frontiers and manifest destiny
- Conclusion: stories that save
- Isbn
- 9780700616091
- Label
- Future West : utopia and apocalypse in frontier science fiction
- Title
- Future West
- Title remainder
- utopia and apocalypse in frontier science fiction
- Statement of responsibility
- William H. Katerberg
- Subject
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- Apocalypse in motion pictures
- Dystopias in literature
- Frontier and pioneer life in literature
- Science fiction films -- History and criticism
- Apocalypse in literature
- Utopias in literature
- Utopias in motion pictures
- West (U.S.) -- In literature
- West (U.S.) -- In motion pictures
- Science fiction, American -- History and criticism
- Language
- eng
- Summary
-
- "William Katerberg takes a new look at works of utopian, dystopian, and apocalyptic science fiction to show how narratives of the past and future powerfully shape our understanding of the present-day West. Combining intellectual history, literary analysis, and political philosophy, his study boldly encourages readers to reframe their understanding of both popular Western culture and American political culture." "Ranging widely over science fiction subgenres - from alternative futures to cyberpunk - Katerberg takes us on a tour of utopias of all stripes, whether exclusivist, reactionary, or progressive." "By looking at how American frontier mythology plays out in the imagined West of the future, Katerberg offers a new approach to understanding the region's popular culture. Through this artful juxtaposition of history and projected futures, he reminds us that what's to come is not yet determined and that, even for a nation desperate to leave the past behind, history holds ideas that can light the way to a brighter society."--Jacket
- "William Katerberg takes a new look at works of utopian, dystopian, and apocalyptic science fiction to show how narratives of the past and future powerfully shape our understanding of the present-day West. Combining intellectual history, literary analysis, and political philosophy, his study boldly encourages readers to reframe their understanding of both popular Western culture and American political culture." "Ranging widely over science fiction subgenres - from alternative futures to cyberpunk - Katerberg takes us on a tour of utopias of all stripes, whether exclusivist, reactionary, or progressive." "By looking at how American frontier mythology plays out in the imagined West of the future, Katerberg offers a new approach to understanding the region's popular culture. Through this artful juxtaposition of history and projected futures, he reminds us that what's to come is not yet determined and that, even for a nation desperate to leave the past behind, history holds ideas that can light the way to a brighter society."--BOOK JACKET
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1966-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Katerberg, William H.
- Dewey number
- 810.9/35878
- Government publication
- government publication of a state province territory dependency etc
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- PS374.F73
- LC item number
- K38 2008
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Frontier and pioneer life in literature
- Utopias in literature
- Dystopias in literature
- Apocalypse in literature
- Science fiction, American
- Utopias in motion pictures
- Apocalypse in motion pictures
- Science fiction films
- West (U.S.)
- West (U.S.)
- Label
- Future West : utopia and apocalypse in frontier science fiction, William H. Katerberg
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-272) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Introduction: new world or old? -- Beginnings and endings -- The end of history -- Return to nature -- Legacies of hope -- Returning to Eden -- Tradition, history, and place in utopia -- Transcendent horizons and the redemption of time -- Cyborg frontiers and manifest destiny -- Conclusion: stories that save
- Control code
- 225875120
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- ix, 281 pages
- Isbn
- 9780700616091
- Isbn Type
- (cloth : alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2008029035
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- System control number
- (OCoLC)225875120
- Label
- Future West : utopia and apocalypse in frontier science fiction, William H. Katerberg
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-272) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Introduction: new world or old? -- Beginnings and endings -- The end of history -- Return to nature -- Legacies of hope -- Returning to Eden -- Tradition, history, and place in utopia -- Transcendent horizons and the redemption of time -- Cyborg frontiers and manifest destiny -- Conclusion: stories that save
- Control code
- 225875120
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- ix, 281 pages
- Isbn
- 9780700616091
- Isbn Type
- (cloth : alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2008029035
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- System control number
- (OCoLC)225875120
Subject
- Apocalypse in motion pictures
- Dystopias in literature
- Frontier and pioneer life in literature
- Science fiction films -- History and criticism
- Apocalypse in literature
- Utopias in literature
- Utopias in motion pictures
- West (U.S.) -- In literature
- West (U.S.) -- In motion pictures
- Science fiction, American -- History and criticism
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