Apocalypse in Australian Fiction and Film: A Critical Study (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy)

by Donald E . Palumbo (Editor), C . W . Sullivan (Editor), RoslynWeaver (Author)

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  2011

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  Explores the role of Australia in both apocalyptic literature and film. Topics covered include On the Beach and Mad Max, as well as children's literature, indigenous writing, and cyberpunk. It explores how apocalypse is used to undermine complacency, foretell environmental disasters, critique colonization, and act as a protest for minority groups.