Afrofuturisms by Isaac Vincent Joslin

Afrofuturisms by Isaac Vincent Joslin

As a philosophical, literary, and visual aesthetic, Afrofuturism has been predominately defined through Anglophone, diasporic expressions. In Afrofuturisms Isaac Vincent Joslin reorients and expands this critical discourse toward colonial and postcolonial Francophone literature and film originating from continental Africa.

“A sophisticated and compelling investigation of Afrofuturism as an alternative discourse for imagining (and potentially building) a fairer worldIsaac Vincent Joslin offers incisive theoretical observations and deep explorations of numerous African francophone texts, amounting to a valuable contribution to global literary and cinematic scholarship.” - Vlad Dima, author of The Beautiful Skin: Football, Fantasy, and Cinematic Bodies in Africa “A remarkable contribution to African literary and cultural studies.” - Alexie Tcheuyap, author of Postnationalist African Cinemas “Written in an accessible and elegant style, [this] book is a veritable tour de force. In this highly original, innovative, and thought-provoking exploration of speculative, futurist science fiction in the Francophone tradition, Isaac Vincent Joslin demonstrates the unprecedented nature of the interconnected crises facing global society in a time of tremendous uncertainty.” - Keith Moser, author of Contemporary French Environmental Thought in the Post-COVID-19 Era “A refreshing scrutiny of African cultural productions, Isaac Vincent Joslin’s book raises key questions concerning the politics of aesthetics. The study explores both male and female authors, as well as both literature and cinema, which is what makes the project strong and fascinating. Because it proposes groundbreaking perspectives on ‘humanities and the future of Africa,’ this is a work for the pedagogy of African literatures and the indispensable discussion of humanism and futurism in African contexts.” - Hervé Tchumkam, Southern Methodist University A seminal and groundbreaking study [and] a unique and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library collections. (Midwest Book Review)

Isaac Vincent Joslin is an assistant professor of French at Arizona State University, where his research interests include theories of representation, theories of cultural hybridity, ecocriticism, and African futurisms. His journal publications include articles in the International Journal of Francophone Studies, Contemporary French and Francophone Studies, African Literature Today, French Review, Oeuvres et Critiques, and Nouvelles Études Francophones.

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ISBN 13	9780896803305
ISBN 10	0896803309
Title	Afrofuturisms
Author	Isaac Vincent Joslin
Series	Research In International Studies Africa Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Ohio University Press
Year published	2023-05-09
Number of pages	324
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.