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OverviewSince 1966, the Star Trek television franchise has used outer space and the thrilling adventures of the crews of the U.S.S. Enterprise to reflect our own world and culture. Kirk and Spock face civil rights issues and Vietnam war allegories while Picard, Data, and the next generation seek an ordered, post-Cold War stability in the Reagan era. The crews of Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise must come to terms with our real life of war, manifest destiny in the 21st century, and the shadow of 9/11. Now, as the modern era of the franchise attempts to portray a utopia amidst a world spinning out of control, Star Trek remains about more than just the future. It is about our present. It is about us. This book charts the history of Gene Roddenberry's creation across five decades alongside the cultural development of the United States and asks: are we heading for the utopian Federation future, or is it slipping ever further away from reality? Full Product DetailsAuthor: A.J. BlackPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.280kg ISBN: 9781476681696ISBN 10: 1476681694 Pages: 202 Publication Date: 30 April 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface: A Primitive Culture 1. The 1960s 2. The 1970s and 1980s 3. The 1990s 4. The 21st Century (So Far) Epilogue: Getting from Here to There Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor Information"A.J. Black writes and podcasts about popular culture in entertainment on his blog Cultural Conversation and podcast network ""We Made This."" He lives in Wiltshire, England." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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