The sustained expansion of the life span and the attendant demographic changes in the West have fuelled the production of cultural texts that explore alternative representations of aging and old age. The contributors to this volume show how artists in science-fiction, fantasy and the avant-garde develop visions of late life transformation, improvisation and adaptation to new circumstances. The studies particularly focus on perspectives on aging that challenge the predominant narratives of decline as well as fantasies of eternal youth, as defined by neoliberal notions of health, able-bodiedness, agency, self-improvement, progress, plasticity and productivity.
Edited by:
Joao Paolo Guimaraes Imprint: Transcript Verlag Country of Publication: Germany Dimensions:
Height: 23mm,
Width: 15mm,
ISBN:9783837662832 ISBN 10: 3837662837 Series:Culture & Theory Pages: 226 Publication Date:26 September 2023 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Joao Paulo Guimaraes, University of Porto, Portugal.