Uncanny Bodies
Uncanny Bodies by Pippa Goldschmidt, published by Luna Press Publishing in 2020, is an anthology that explores the concept of the uncanny as defined by Freud, where the familiar becomes strange. This edition, comprising 292 pages, presents a collection of new works from various writers and academics, delving into the unsettling aspects of human experience in a world increasingly influenced by technology and medical advancements.
Readers will find a diverse range of perspectives that examine how the uncanny manifests in our lives, particularly through innovations like prosthetic limbs and robotic imitations. The anthology addresses themes of alienation and identity, inviting contemplation on what it means to be human in an era dominated by machines and genetic manipulation. With contributions from a variety of voices, Uncanny Bodies offers insights into the intersections of literary criticism, science fiction, and fantasy, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in contemporary discussions surrounding humanity and technology.
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One hundred years ago Freud’s definition of the uncanny was ‘not the strange, but the familiar become strange’. In this anthology of new work from a range of writers and academics, the uncanny is a place where you feel at home – until home turns against you. It’s a city where the streets can’t join up. The uncanny alienates your own body from you through medical advances, such as prosthetic limbs or cardiac defibrillators. The ‘uncanny valley’ is a landscape where robots try to imitate you.
This anthology gets beneath the skin and into the depths of what it means to be human in an age of machines and genes.
Featuring papers and stories from Pippa Goldschmidt, Gill Haddow, Fadhila Mazanderani, Jane Alexander, Ruth Aylett, Christine De Luca, Vassilis Galanos, Jules Horne, Donna McCormack, Aoife S. McKenna, Jane McKie, nicky melville, Dilys Rose, Naomi Salman, Helen Sedgwick, Sarah Stewart, Alice Tarbuck, Clare Uytman, Sara Wasson, Neil Williamson and Eris Young.
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