Cyberpunk Women, Feminism and Science Fiction

A Critical Study

By: Carlen Lavigne

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Paperback | 7 February 2013

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214 Pages

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18+

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13+

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22.86 x 15.24 x 1.25

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This analysis of cyberpunk science fiction written between 1981 and 2003 positions women''s cyberpunk in the larger cultural discussion of feminist issues. It traces the origins of the genre, reviews the critical reactions and outlines the ways in which women''s cyberpunk advances points of view that are specifically feminist. Novels are examined within their cultural contexts; their content is compared to broader controversies within contemporary feminism, and their themes are revealed as reflections of feminist discourse around the turn of the 21st century.

Chapters cover topics such as globalization, virtual reality, cyborg culture, environmentalism, religion, motherhood and queer rights. Interviews with feminist cyberpunk authors are provided, revealing both their motivations for writing and their experiences with fans. The study treats feminist cyberpunk as a unique vehicle for examining contemporary women''s issues and analyzes feminist science fiction as a complex source of political ideas.

Industry Reviews

"a well-researched, accessible discussion of feminist retakes on cyberpunk...recommend"-Science Fiction Studies; "traces the origins of the cyberpunk genre, reviews critical reactions, and outlines the ways in which women's cyberpunk advances feminist points of view"-Reference & Research Book News.

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