Eco-Punk Narratives

Navigating Post-Cyberpunk and Environmental Discourses
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-89442-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 170 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This book analyses eco-punk, a literary subgenre at the intersection of post-cyberpunk and environmentalism. It illuminates how contemporary literature addresses the pressing issues of ecological crisis and technological advancements. The book presents a thorough dissection of eco-punk literature, revealing how narratives in this genre uniquely combine futuristic technological landscapes with pressing environmental concerns. It delves into the portrayal of a world where technological progress is inextricably linked with ecological considerations, examining how these narratives critique and reimagine the future of our planet.

This work is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, weaving together insights from literary theory, ecocriticism, and technology studies. The analysis transcends cultural boundaries, incorporating a global perspective that enriches the understanding of eco-punk's thematic diversity.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bansal, Tania

Gupta, Tanu

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literaturwissenschaft: Prosa, Erzählung, Roman, Prosaautoren

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction Chapter 1: Evolution of a Genre - From Cyberpunk to Eco-Punk Chapter 2: Theoretical Frameworks in Eco-Punk Analysis Chapter 3: Decoding Eco-Punk Narratives Chapter 4: Technological Frontiers and Ecological Concerns Chapter 5: Eco-Punk in Global Contexts Chapter 6: Eco-Punk as a Mirror to Society Chapter 7: The Future Trajectory of Eco-Punk Chapter 8: Research Methodologies and Analytical Approaches Chapter 9: Eco-Punk's Critical Reception and Cultural Impact Chapter 10: Conclusion: Eco-Punk in the Contemporary Literary Landscape

Über Autor(innen)

Tanu Gupta, Professor and Head, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, India.

Tania Bansal, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.