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Jordan S. Carroll, "Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right" (U Minnesota Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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This chapter explores the complex interplay of race, racism, and white supremacy in modern science fiction, highlighting how these issues appear in fan communities resisting diversity. It also discusses the far-right's appropriation of sci-fi to construct exclusionary visions of the future, prompting a broader reflection on the political significance of representation in speculative narratives.

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