This work applies Mikhail Bakhtin’s theory of literary discourse and the concept of carnivalisation to the work of Flann O'Brien. The author emphasises the political and social implications of the…

In America, the long 1950s were marked by an intense skepticism toward utopian alternatives to the existing capitalist order. This was related to the Cold War and the demonization of…

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities…

While literary utopias depict an ideal society and reflect an optimistic belief in the triumph of humanity and government, dystopias present a society marked by suffering caused by human and…

Supernatural and superhuman elements have been prominent in American culture from the time of the New England Puritans. Superpower surveys the appearance of supernatural and superhuman elements in American culture…

This book looks at how the original Star Trek became a cultural phenomenon, generating numerous spin-offs and feature films and inspiring multiple series, films, books, and more. In addition to…

Mad Men: The Cultural History brings to life the cultural importance of the television show as it engages with ideas central to the American experience, from the evolution of gender…

The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema provides broad coverage of the people, films, companies, techniques, themes, and subgenres that have made science fiction cinema such a vital part of…