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Immortal Engines: Life Extension and Immortality in Science Fiction and Fantasy by University of Georgia Press (Paperback, 1996)

These nineteen original essays seek to recontextualize the subject of immortality, examining its influence as an ancient human aspiration while at the same time considering new scientific advances and their impact on life and literature. Grouped in three broad categories, the essays provide key information about and concepts of immortality, examine science fiction stories and scientific research to consider the prospects and possible effects of achieving immortality, and discuss immortality and life extension as literary themes. The topics the essays focus on, as well as the perspectives of the contributors, range widely: genetics, cryonics, Marxism, Darwinism, cyberspace, feminist writing, religion, Italian science fiction, film, children's literature, video games, and comic books.

Place of Publication
Georgia
Spine
20mm
Edited by
Gary Westfahl, George Slusser, Eric S. Rabkin, Etc.
Author Biography
George Slusser is a professor of comparative literature and director of the Eaton Program for Science Fiction and Fantasy Studies at the University of California, Riverside. Gary Westfahl teaches at the University of California, Riverside. Eric S. Rabkin is Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of English at the University of Michigan.
Date of Publication
31/07/1996
Country of Publication
United States
Genre
Literary Criticism

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