Routledge Stages of Transmutation - Science Fiction & Biology

Explore the intersection of science fiction, biology, and environmental posthumanism with Stages of Transmutation. Published by Routledge, this academic work examines how the human species transforms when facing new or changing environments. By looking at acclaimed science fiction novels, the text provides a theoretical perspective on how humans encounter and adapt to the non-human world. Through the study of authors like Greg Bear, Octavia Butler, Kim Stanley Robinson, and Jeff VanderMeer, this book explores dramatic ecological events. Readers will examine themes of invasion and transmutation, seeing the planet as an unstable stage for evolution. It offers a deep look at the human body as it reacts to shifting environmental contexts, making it a valuable resource for those studying literature, culture, and the biological implications of speculative fiction.