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From the horse's mouth
| Title: | From the horse's mouth: speech and speciesism in Cordwainer Smith and Sheri S. Tepper. |
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| Name(s): |
Cox, Jennifer K. Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Department of English |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Issued: | 2013 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Physical Form: | electronic | |
| Extent: | vi, 85 p. | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Summary: | This thesis challenges dualistic human and animal ontologies by interpreting science fiction (sf) literature, and argues that whereas words can equivocate and obscure meaning, bodies do not lie. Linguistics and semiology extend the definition of "language" to include human and nonhuman gestures and movement, and posthumanist theory expands definitions of "human" and "animal" to explore species boundaries. Scrutinizing opposing dualisms ultimately questions Western epistemology and authority, allowing for an exploration of embodied animal communications within the larger discourse on species and speciesism. This perspective results in a more comprehensive understanding of the interdependence of all species: human, animal, and "other." Although the fictional texts I employ use fantastic elements to posit hypothetical realities, current scientific research reveals that communication with nonhuman animals is indeed possible. | |
| Identifier: | 849650415 (oclc), 3360775 (digitool), FADT3360775 (IID), fau:4092 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
by Jennifer K. Cox. Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2013. Includes bibliography. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
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| Subject(s): |
Smith, Cordwainer, 1913-1966 Tepper, Sheri S Human-animal relationships Interpersonal communication Animal communication Language and emotions Emotive (Linguistics) |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3360775 | |
| Use and Reproduction: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | |
| Host Institution: | FAU |
