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'American Cities in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction is a great read whose real strengths are the readings of particular representations of post-apocalyptic urban spaces that are sensitive not only to cultural contexts but also to media specificities. By connecting these dimensions, Yeates succeeds in linking changes in the mediascape with the evolution of the postapocalyptic American city in sf in revealing ways. American Cities in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction should be of great interest to scholars and students of sf studies, American studies, and media studies, among others. As a matter of fact, the book's clarity makes it an ideal choice for classroom use. I would be remiss not to mention that UCL Press is an open-access publisher, which is why a pdf version of the monograph may be downloaded from the press's website and the OAPEN platform for free. I would suggest, however, that potential readers buy the paperback to support the press and OA (the success of which is, of course and unfortunately, also measured by how OA positively impacts sales)--American Cities in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction is most definitely worth this investment.' Science Fiction Studies 'Overall, the book offers a set of compelling readings that remind us of the significance of the city to post-apocalyptic speculative fictions and helps to nuance our understanding of the history of the genre... this is a useful book that scholars and teachers interested in the relevant objects will find useful.' Science Fiction Film & Television

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Robert Yeates is Senior Assistant Professor of American literature at Okayama University, Japan.

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