Monsters, Mushroom Clouds, and the Cold War

American Science Fiction and the Roots of Postmodernism, 1946-1964

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• M. Keith Booker

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208pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

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Focusing on the golden age of American science fiction in the 1950s, this book explores key novels and films from 1946 to 1964, a time marked by Cold War tensions. It highlights how these works reflect societal anxieties, particularly through themes of alien invasion and nuclear holocaust, paralleling the insights of contemporary social and cultural critics. The analysis reveals the profound impact of the era's geopolitical climate on the genre, showcasing the interplay between fiction and the fears of the time.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2000

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