About This Book
"Justice in Young Adult Speculative Fiction" is an academic monograph intended for scholars, educators, and advanced readers interested in literary criticism, cognitive science, and young adult literature. It argues that YA speculative fiction serves as a crucial testing ground for developing justice consciousness in a complex global world. The book delves into how various types of justice, from retributive to environmental, are processed by the human mind as cognitive scripts and narrated through popular genres like fantasy and dystopia. It's a significant contribution to understanding the educational and social potential of nonmimetic genres, demonstrating their role in forging new visions of justice. This is not a book for children or young adults to read directly, but rather a critical analysis of the literature they consume.
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Oziewicz's concept of 'justice scripts' help us understand the appeal and impact of YA speculative fiction?
2
Discuss the connection Oziewicz draws between the expansion of YA speculative fiction and the emergence of human and civil rights movements.
3
In what ways does this book challenge or expand traditional views on the educational potential of nonmimetic genres?
4
How might Oziewicz's theories on justice in literature be applied to other genres or media forms?
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