The Transhuman Antihero: Paradoxical Protagonists of Speculative Fiction from Ma

Description: The Transhuman Antihero by Michael Grantham Explores the antihero of speculative fiction as a paradoxical blend of human and transhuman. These protagonists illustrate the dynamics among the individual, techno-scientific development and societal norms, and blur distinctions between human and machine, biology and technology, right and wrong. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Advances in science and technology no longer change how we live, they determine it. In the not-too-distant future, techno-scientific developments may make individuals stronger, smarter, healthier and more productive--but to what end? Addressing this question, speculative fiction has created an abundance of transhuman characters, protagonists with extraordinary strength, intelligence or abilities. Often they are antiheroes, openly rejecting--or rejected by--society and acting on immoral or extreme principles that challenge readers to approve, condemn, excuse or explain. This study explores the antihero of speculative fiction as a paradoxical blend of human and transhuman. These protagonists illustrate the dynamics of individual, techno-scientific and societal norms, and blur distinctions between human and machine, biology and technology, right and wrong. Fictional works covered include Mary Shelleys Frankenstein (1818), Olaf Stapledons Odd John (1935), Alfred Besters The Stars My Destination (1956), William Gibsons Neuromancer (1986), Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Watchmen (1986-1987), Richard Morgans trilogy (Altered Carbon, 2001, Broken Angels, 2003 and Woken Furies 2005) and Black Man (2007). Author Biography Writer Michael Grantham lives in Australia. Table of Contents Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: The Paradoxical ProtagonistOne—The Transhuman and the MonsterTwo—Antiheroes and OverheroesThree—V for VendettaFour—Watchmen and the Deconstruction of the SuperheroFive—CyberpunkSix—Reinterpreting CyberpunkSeven—Genetic Fear in Richard Morgans Black ManConclusionChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Review "Remarkable...Granthams views [are] refreshing... Grantham transitions rather fluently from chapter to chapter, tackling the complex yet fascinating interrelations between speculative fiction, antiheroes and the concept of transhumanism from as many perspectives as possible."—Limina: A Journal of Historical and Cultural Studies Review Quote "Remarkable...Granthams views [are] refreshing... Grantham transitions rather fluently from chapter to chapter, tackling the complex yet fascinating interrelations between speculative fiction, antiheroes and the concept of transhumanism from as many perspectives as possible."-- Limina: A Journal of Historical and Cultural Studies Details ISBN0786494050 Author Michael Grantham Short Title TRANSHUMAN ANTIHERO Language English ISBN-10 0786494050 ISBN-13 9780786494057 Media Book Format Paperback Affiliation Concrete Solutions, Margate, Kent, UK & Queens University Belfast, No DEWEY 823.009 Year 2015 Subtitle Paradoxical Protagonists of Speculative Fiction from Mary Shelley to Richard Morgan Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-09-11 NZ Release Date 2015-09-11 UK Release Date 2015-09-11 Pages 196 Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2015-09-25 Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Illustrations notes, bibliography, index US Release Date 2015-09-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159938819;

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