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We Are as Gods by Kate Daloz (review)

We Are as Gods by Kate Daloz (review) Book Reviews in his third chapter as embodiments of the turning point that characterizes French utopianism after the 1848 Revolution and how their respective work as utopian visionaries switches later on in the century to dystopian currents through sedition and fetishized objects. The final chapter shows how the female automaton in literature exemplifies the move toward a more mechanical, unconscious, and pathological representation of desires and passion and its role within the social conception of interaction. It is a compelling perspective to frame the legacy of the utopian afterlife while at the same time announcing the emergence of dystopia that became prevalent in the twentieth century. Daniel Sipe’s book provides an acute and precise analysis of the literary, sociohistorical, and cultural productions of the time, making his work a truly interdisciplinary contribution to the field of utopian studies. Kate Daloz. We Are as Gods. New York: Public Affairs, 2016. 384 pp. Cloth, $26.99, isbn 978-1-61039-255-9; e-book, $17.99, isbn 978-1-61039-256-6 Reviewed by Robert S. Cox, University of Massachusetts Amherst Reading Kate Daloz’s We Are as Gods at the dawn of the new age of Trump is just begging for an out-of-body experience. This may not be inappropriate. At a http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Utopian Studies Penn State University Press

We Are as Gods by Kate Daloz (review)

Utopian Studies , Volume 28 (2) – Jul 19, 2017

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Book Reviews in his third chapter as embodiments of the turning point that characterizes French utopianism after the 1848 Revolution and how their respective work as utopian visionaries switches later on in the century to dystopian currents through sedition and fetishized objects. The final chapter shows how the female automaton in literature exemplifies the move toward a more mechanical, unconscious, and pathological representation of desires and passion and its role within the social conception of interaction. It is a compelling perspective to frame the legacy of the utopian afterlife while at the same time announcing the emergence of dystopia that became prevalent in the twentieth century. Daniel Sipe’s book provides an acute and precise analysis of the literary, sociohistorical, and cultural productions of the time, making his work a truly interdisciplinary contribution to the field of utopian studies. Kate Daloz. We Are as Gods. New York: Public Affairs, 2016. 384 pp. Cloth, $26.99, isbn 978-1-61039-255-9; e-book, $17.99, isbn 978-1-61039-256-6 Reviewed by Robert S. Cox, University of Massachusetts Amherst Reading Kate Daloz’s We Are as Gods at the dawn of the new age of Trump is just begging for an out-of-body experience. This may not be inappropriate. At a

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Published: Jul 19, 2017

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