The path of the monster : the alien ‘other’ in science fiction and fantasy for young adults

This thesis explores the way in which representations of the alien ‘other’ in SF for young adults are used as a tool for exploring the self/other dichotomy in the process of identity formation. It intends to develop a clear view of current, popular forms of representation of the alien other in this...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mavrick, Kandace Edana Vashti
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Curtin University 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/228