Jacob, Frank/Tveit, Miriam (Hrsg.) War and Science Fiction

Imagining Organized Mass Violence between Past, Present, and Future

War and Science Fiction brings together eleven international scholars to examine the dynamic interaction between military conflicts and speculative visions of the future. Drawing on various popular media (literature, film, and video games), this volume examines how science fiction reflects, critiques, and even shapes our understanding of war. From imaginary battlefields to cultural expressions of guilt and resistance, the essays cover a range of popular media and global perspectives. The book is divided into four thematic sections and offers new insights into how science fiction imagines war, constructs enemies, and grapples with the ethics of technology. This book is therefore an important resource for scholars in the fields of science fiction, history, and cultural studies.