Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi) and Resilience is a compelling exploration of a genre that dares to imagine the future of our planet. Ava Morales takes readers deep into the heart of climate fiction, examining how stories centered around environmental upheaval are shaping our cultural response to the climate crisis. From dystopian landscapes to hopeful solarpunk visions, this book navigates the wide terrain of cli-fi-its origins, themes, and evolving role in literature and society. Through detailed analysis of key works and ...
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Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi) and Resilience is a compelling exploration of a genre that dares to imagine the future of our planet. Ava Morales takes readers deep into the heart of climate fiction, examining how stories centered around environmental upheaval are shaping our cultural response to the climate crisis. From dystopian landscapes to hopeful solarpunk visions, this book navigates the wide terrain of cli-fi-its origins, themes, and evolving role in literature and society. Through detailed analysis of key works and authors, Morales uncovers how narratives of climate change reflect and influence our fears, ethics, technologies, and ideas of justice. Structured with clarity and depth, this book covers everything from the psychological impact of climate disasters to the transformative power of human relationships in times of crisis. It also delves into the intersections of cli-fi with science fiction, speculative fiction, environmentalism, and social justice, showing how this genre bridges disciplines and genres to inspire awareness and action. A timely and essential read for educators, students, writers, and anyone curious about the role of storytelling in an era of environmental uncertainty, Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi) and Resilience offers both critical insight and a call to imagine resilient futures.
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