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The Cambridge Companion to Literature and the Posthuman is the first work of its kind to gather diverse critical treatments of the posthuman and posthumanism together in a single volume. Fifteen scholars from six different countries address the historical and aesthetic dimensions of posthuman figures alongside posthumanism as a new paradigm in the critical humanities. The three parts and their chapters trace the history of the posthuman in literature and other media, including film and video games, and identify major political, philosophical, and techno-scientific issues raised in the literary and cinematic narratives of the posthuman and posthumanist discourses. The volume surveys the key works, primary modes, and critical theories engaged by depictions of the posthuman and discussions about posthumanism.
Editions of The Cambridge Companion to Literature and the Posthuman
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107086203
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107450615
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The Cambridge Companion to Literature and the Posthuman is the first work of its kind to gather diverse critical treatments of the posthuman and posthumanism together in a single volume. Fifteen scholars from six different countries address the historical and aesthetic dimensions of posthuman figures alongside posthumanism as a new paradigm in the critical humanities. The three parts and their chapters trace the history of the posthuman in literature and other media, including film and video games, and identify major political, philosophical, and techno-scientific issues raised in the literary and cinematic narratives of the posthuman and posthumanist discourses. The volume surveys the key works, primary modes, and critical theories engaged by depictions of the posthuman and discussions about posthumanism.
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What is The Cambridge Companion to Literature and the Posthuman about?
The Cambridge Companion to Literature and the Posthuman is the first work of its kind to gather diverse critical treatments of the posthuman and posthumanism together in a single volume. Fifteen scholars from six different countries address the historical and aesthetic dimensions of posthuman figures alongside posthumanism as a new paradigm in the critical humanities. The three parts and their chapters trace the history of the posthuman in literature and other media, including film and video games, and identify major political, philosophical, and techno-scientific issues raised in the literary and cinematic narratives of the posthuman and posthumanist discourses. The volume surveys the key works, primary modes, and critical theories engaged by depictions of the posthuman and discussions about posthumanism.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Cambridge Companion to Literature and the Posthuman?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary theory
Where can I read a sample of The Cambridge Companion to Literature and the Posthuman?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Cambridge Companion to Literature and the Posthuman?
Bruce Clarke,Manuela Rossini
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Cambridge Companion to Literature and the Posthuman is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107086203) and paperback(ISBN 9781107450615)