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• Author:Shawn Edrei  

Since the turn of the previous century, science fiction and its native tropes have been used by authors, artists, filmmakers and critics in order to challenge boundaries – whether these be conceptual, literary or metaphorical. Uniquely inherent to the genre is its ability to explore, as a form of thought experiment, different ways of crossing and subverting borders previously thought to be inviolable; these transgressions and their effects on popular culture have in turn led to an increased presence of science fiction studies in academia. This volume features papers presented at the 2014 and 2015 Science Fiction Symposia, held at Tel-Aviv University. These essays, submitted by an eclectic mix of scholars from different disciplines, institutes and walks of life, demonstrate the diversity and adaptability of science fiction as a tool for asking – and answering – impossible questions.

Science Fiction beyond Borders 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction

   • The Global Reach of Science Fiction
   • Exploring Diversity and Innovation in Speculative Fiction
   • Purpose and Scope of “Science Fiction Beyond Borders”
   • The Intersection of Culture, Technology, and Imagination

2. Origins of Global Science Fiction

   • Early Foundations of Sci-Fi Around the World
   • The Influence of Myth, Folklore, and Technology on Global Science Fiction
   • The Evolution of Science Fiction in Non-Western Literatures
   • Key International Writers and Pioneers

3. Science Fiction and the Global South

   • Sci-Fi from Africa: Afrofuturism and Postcolonial Futures
   • Latin American Speculative Fiction: Magic Realism Meets Sci-Fi
   • Asian Sci-Fi: The Intersection of Tradition and Modernity
   • Indigenous Futures: Native Sci-Fi and Indigenous Worldviews
   • South Asian Sci-Fi: Mythic Futures in a Changing World

4. The Rise of Afrofuturism

   • Defining Afrofuturism: History, Culture, and Technology
   • Key Writers and Influences: Octavia Butler, Samuel Delany, Nnedi Okorafor, and More
   • Afrofuturism in Music, Art, and Film
   • Exploring Afrofuturism in the Global Context

5. Sci-Fi in East Asia: China, Japan, and Beyond

   • Chinese Sci-Fi: From Classic Tales to the Modern Masters (e.g., Liu Cixin, The Three-Body Problem)
   • Japanese Sci-Fi: Cyberpunk, Post-Cyberpunk, and Animation
   • South Korean Sci-Fi: Emerging Voices and Cyber-Futurism
   • Bridging Cultural Gaps: Sci-Fi’s Universal Themes in East Asian Contexts

6. Latin American Speculative Futures

   • Latin American Sci-Fi: Political Allegories and Utopian/Dystopian Worlds
   • The Influence of Magic Realism on Speculative Fiction
   • Voices from Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico: The New Wave of Latinx Sci-Fi
   • Speculative Fiction as a Tool for Social Critique

7. Sci-Fi from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

   • Sci-Fi in Arabic Literature: A New Frontier of Imagination
   • The Role of Science Fiction in Addressing Social and Political Issues in MENA
   • The Evolution of Sci-Fi in Iran and Other Middle Eastern Countries
   • Women and Speculative Fiction in the MENA Region

8. Indigenous Science Fiction: Exploring Futures from First Nations

   • Native American and First Nations Sci-Fi: Reclaiming Futures
   • Indigenous Futurism: Bridging Tradition and Technology
   • Key Authors and Works in Indigenous Sci-Fi

9. Cyberpunk and Globalization

   • Global Cyberpunk: Beyond the Streets of Neo-Tokyo and Neo-LA
   • How Different Cultures View the Cyberpunk Aesthetic
   • Cyberpunk in Latin America, Africa, and Asia
   • The Impact of Globalization on Cyberpunk’s Social and Technological Themes

10. The Role of Language and Translation in Global Sci-Fi

    • The Challenges and Benefits of Translating Science Fiction
    • How Language Shapes the Way We Imagine the Future
    • The Role of Regional Dialects and Idiosyncratic Terminology in Sci-Fi
    • Key Translation Projects and Publishers Bringing Global Sci-Fi to the World

11. Global Themes in Science Fiction

    • Environmentalism and Climate Change: A Global Narrative
    • AI, Robotics, and the Future of Humanity: Diverse Perspectives
    • Space Exploration and Colonization: The Global Imagination of Space
    • Utopias and Dystopias: How Different Cultures See the Future
    • Alien Encounters and Global Identities

12. Science Fiction and Politics: Exploring Borders and Boundaries

    • Borders in the Real World and the Sci-Fi Imagination
    • Speculative Fiction as Political Commentary and Resistance
    • Nationhood, Globalization, and the Reimagining of Borders
    • Sci-Fi and Refugee Narratives: Imagining New Worlds

13. Science Fiction in Cinema: Global Visions on the Big Screen

    • Hollywood vs. International Cinema: Global Sci-Fi Films
    • Chinese, Indian, and Japanese Sci-Fi Cinema: New Frontiers
    • The Role of Animation and Graphic Novels in Global Sci-Fi
    • Film as a Medium for Global Sci-Fi Storytelling

14. The Future of Science Fiction Beyond Borders

    • Emerging Voices in Global Science Fiction
    • Collaborative Global Sci-Fi Projects
    • The Role of Digital Media and Online Communities in Shaping the Future of Sci-Fi
    • How Science Fiction is Bridging Cultural Divides in the 21st Century

15. Conclusion: Speculative Futures for All

    • The Power of Speculation in a Globalized World
    • Science Fiction as a Universal Language of Imagination
    • The Continuing Importance of Diverse Voices in Sci-Fi

16. Appendices

    • Annotated Bibliography of Key Global Sci-Fi Works
    • List of Global Sci-Fi Authors to Know
    • Online Resources and Communities for Global Sci-Fi Enthusiasts
    • Film and TV Recommendations for International Sci-Fi

17. Index

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