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Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am
Contributor(s): Irwin, William (Editor), Ewing, Jeffrey A. (Editor), Decker, Kevin S. (Editor)
ISBN: 1119280818     ISBN-13: 9781119280811
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $17.06  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy
- Performing Arts | Film - General
Dewey: 791.437
LCCN: 2017016924
Series: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.65 lbs) 240 pages
 
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Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned.

  • The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the most successful and influential sci-fi franchises of modern times
  • Features contributions from an acclaimed team of scholars of philosophy and pop culture, led by highly experienced volume editors
  • Explores a huge range of topics that include the philosophy of fear, Just Wars, bio-weaponry, feminism and matriarchs, perfect killers, contagion, violation, employee rights and Artificial Intelligence
  • Includes coverage of H.R. Giger's aesthetics, the literary influences of H.P. Lovecraft, sci-fi and the legacy of Vietnam, and much more