A Medievalist Spin on Modern Monsters
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Köp båda 2 för 934 kr...a timely must read for anyone interested in not only these stories but in the wider world of fantasy, the cultural history of science, medievalisms and the works of Tolkien and Martin, all of which are brought together in this detailed study.Marcus Harmes, Associate Professor, University of Southern Queensland ...a foundational text for English-language studies in the world of The Witcher across all three of the represented media, effectively contributing to the study of literature, television, and video games in equal measure.Jason C. Cash, Associate Professor, SUNY Delhi Very approachable even for audiences with a less than encyclopedic knowledge of the source material a worthwhile read for any author interested in the confluence of medieval knowledge systems, the history of science, and popular culturefascinatingLarsen does an admirable job of synthesizing her literary analysis with analysis of the real-world history of science.H-Net.
Kristine Larsen is a professor of astronomy at Central Connecticut State University, where her teaching and research focus on the intersections between science and society. Her publications include numerous articles and book chapters on J.R.R. Tolkien's used of astronomy in his writings.
Preface: Science and the Serpent Introduction: Science and Secondary Worlds 1.Science and Magic 2.Finding the Facts in Folklore, Superstition, and Memories 3.Navigating Time and Space 4.Mad Mages and Suspect Scientists 5.Uneasy Alliances: Science, Religion, and Politics 6.Evolution and Environmentalism 7.Science and Pseudoscience of Racism and Speciesism 8.Human Experimentation and Genetic Engineering 9.Technology and Weapons of Mass Destruction 10.The Witcher as Cli-Fi Conclusion: STEAM, Symbiosis, and Sturgeon's Law Abbreviations Works Cited Index