After Human

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Exploring the intricate ties between science fiction, humanism, and posthumanism, this book delves into the genre's evolution from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the pre-cyberpunk period. It highlights the diverse representations of humanity within science fiction and posits that the genre serves as a profoundly posthuman literary mode, despite its complexities. Through this examination, it challenges traditional notions of what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world.