Women's Space: Essays on Female Characters in the 21st Century Science Fiction Western by Marotta, Melanie A.

Women's Space: Essays on Female Characters in the 21st Century Science Fiction Western (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781476676609)

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Women's Space: Essays on Female Characters in the 21st Century Science Fiction Western by Marotta, Melanie A.

Women's Space: Essays on Female Characters in the 21st Century Science Fiction Western

$39.95
Women's Space: Essays on Female Characters in the 21st Century Science Fiction Western by Marotta, Melanie A.

Women's Space: Essays on Female Characters in the 21st Century Science Fiction Western

$39.95
Format: Paperback
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From the Star Wars expanded universe to Westworld, the science fiction western has captivated audiences for more than fifty years. These twelve new essays concentrate on the female characters in the contemporary science fiction western, addressing themes of power, agency, intersectionality and the body. Discussing popular works such as Fringe, Guardians of the Galaxy and Mass Effect, the essayists shed new light on the gender dynamics of these beloved franchises, emphasizing inclusion and diversity with their critical perspectives.



Author: Melanie A. Marotta
ISBN-10: 1476676607
ISBN-13: 9781476676609
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Language: English
Published: 08/08/2019
Pages: 206
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.90w x 0.50d
By Melanie A. Marotta
By Melanie A. Marotta
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Melanie A. Marotta is a lecturer in the Department of English and Language Arts at Morgan State University and an editor for the Journal of Science Fiction. Her research focuses on science fiction, young adult literature, the American West, contemporary American literature (in particular African American), and ecocriticism. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

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