Abstract
This Introduction to 'Cli-Fi: A Companion', a collection of 29 short essays on key works of the new genre of climate change fiction and film, begins by defining the term 'cli-fi' and giving a brief overview of literary production to date. It discusses the aims of authors fictionalising climate change, and the unique challenges they face, and outlines the main approaches and forms adopted. It ends with recommendations for teachers of university courses on climate change fiction.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Cli-Fi |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Companion |
| Editors | Axel Goodbody, Adeline Johns-Putra |
| Place of Publication | Oxford |
| Publisher | Peter Lang Publishing Group |
| Pages | 1-17 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781788740722 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Publication series
| Name | Genre Fiction and Film Companions |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Peter Lang |
| Volume | 2 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 13 Climate Action
Keywords
- Climate Change
- Speculative Future Fiction
- Cli-Fi
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities
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