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OverviewStar Trek has transcended science fiction through its use of elements that have crucial roles in classical utopian tradition. New technologies change a civilization, a miniature society unfolds on a spaceship, and an android teaches humanity. Star Trek has been answering many questions about our own world for 50+ years, and since the days of Captain Kirk, the franchise has become one of the world's best-known cultural phenomena. This book documents what the Star Trek franchise has in common with classic utopias. Chapters analyze how technology changes society and how the Federation embodies utopian ideals. Also explored are the political relations among alien species that reflect past and present conflicts in our real world and how the Borg resembles an anti-utopian society. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sebastian StoppePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781476686363ISBN 10: 147668636 Pages: 204 Publication Date: 28 July 2022 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface 1 Introduction: Why Star Trek Matters 5 1. The Meaning of Utopia 11 2. How Technology Changes Society 41 3. Life in Space: Utopia on a Ship 57 4. Politics in Star Trek 73 5. Anti-Utopia: The Borg 125 6. Post-Utopia: Does Star Trek Become Darker? 141 7. How Utopian Is Star Trek? 158 Chapter Notes 165 Works Cited 175 Index 191Reviews"""a very fascinating combination of fan culture and research...""--Prof. Dr. Lars C. Grabbe, University of Applied Sciences, M�nster ""This book expands on existing literature of Star Trek as a utopia, and as a political utopia, and does so in a nicely nuanced way. It will be useful to scholars for some time.""--Matthew Wilhelm Kapell, Pace University" a very fascinating combination of fan culture and research... --Prof. Dr. Lars C. Grabbe, University of Applied Sciences, Munster This book expands on existing literature of Star Trek as a utopia, and as a political utopia, and does so in a nicely nuanced way. It will be useful to scholars for some time. --Matthew Wilhelm Kapell, Pace University Author InformationSebastian Stoppe is a media scholar and project manager at Leipzig University Library. He has published several works on Star Trek, other television and film studies, especially on film scoring, and on computer game studies. He lives in Leipzig, Germany. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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