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In the past two decades the concept of the posthuman has emerged as a discourse within philosophy, science fiction, cultural studies and contemporary art. Since it is co-existent with the growth of advanced medical and communication technologies, the posthuman is framed by ideas of mutation, evolution and the development of a species that re-writes what is generally conceived as human. The definition of the posthuman draws on both humanist and anti-humanist concepts that suggest a profound paradox. This book explores the nature of these paradoxes in popular culture, film and art. It examines the way paradox is central to the very nature of the posthuman and considers the changes, contradictions and ideologies inherent in the posthuman and how these affect discourses of the body. In particular it provides close readings of the films Alien Resurrection, GATTACA, Crash and Strange Days, as well as a chapter on the performance artist Stelarc. This book is ideal for those interested in philosophical anthropology, anti-humanism, eugenics, genetic engineering, prosthetics, ethics, science fiction films, art and screen studies.
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Dr Julie Clarke was awarded a PhD in Cinema Studies from The University of Melbourne in 2005. She is an Honorary Fellow in the School of Culture and Communication. She has been published extensively in Australia and Internationally.
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- PublisherVDM Verlag
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 3639143795
- ISBN 13 9783639143799
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- Number of pages256
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Book Description Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the past two decades the concept of the posthumanhas emerged as a discourse within philosophy, sciencefiction, cultural studies and contemporary art. Since it is co-existent with the growth of advancedmedical and communication technologies, the posthumanis framed by ideas of mutation, evolution and thedevelopment of a species that re-writes what isgenerally conceived as human. The definition of theposthuman draws on both humanist and anti-humanistconcepts that suggest a profound paradox. This bookexplores the nature of these paradoxes in popularculture, film and art. It examines the way paradoxis central to the very nature of the posthuman andconsiders the changes, contradictions and ideologiesinherent in the posthuman and how these affectdiscourses of the body. In particular it providesclose readings of the films Alien Resurrection,GATTACA, Crash and Strange Days, as well as a chapteron the performance artist Stelarc. This book is idealfor those interested in philosophical anthropology,anti-humanism, eugenics, genetic engineering,prosthetics, ethics, science fiction films, art andscreen studies. 256 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9783639143799
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