Utopian, Dystopian, and Speculative Fiction
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This cluster of papers explores the themes of utopia and dystopia in science fiction, with a focus on Afrofuturism, environmentalism, post-apocalyptic scenarios, feminism, Marxism, and colonialism. It delves into the concept of hope within imagined future societies and examines the interplay between utopian ideals and dystopian realities.
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science fiction; utopia; dystopian fiction; speculative fiction; dystopia; utopian fiction; utopianism; science fiction film; H. G. Wells; George Orwell; Margaret Atwood; post-apocalyptic fiction; Afrofuturism; cyberpunk; The Handmaid's Tale; Ursula K. Le Guin; Philip K. Dick; Octavia Butler; Brave New World; science fiction television; Ray Bradbury; alternative history; Star Trek; science fiction criticism; space opera
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Morton address: 38284998239642332 · morton4x16-v1
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