The influence of Star Trek on television, film and culture / edited by Lincoln Geraghty.

Other author Geraghty, Lincoln, 1977-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2008.
Descriptionviii, 244 pages ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

SeriesCritical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 4
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy 4. ^A600474
Contents Introduction: The Star Trek effect / Lincoln Geraghty -- Eight days that changed American television : Kirk's opening narration / Lincoln Geraghty -- Accidental apotheosis of Gene Roddenberry, or, "I had to get some money from Somewhere" / Dave Hipple -- Franchise fatigue? : the marginalization of the television series after The next generation / Ina Rae Hark -- Crossing the racial frontier : Star Trek and mixed heritage identities / Wei Ming Dariotis -- Save the whales and beware wilderness : Star Trek and American environmental views / Elizabeth D. Blum -- Batter up! : the mythology and psychology of sports and games in Star Trek : deep space nine / Barbara A. Silliman -- Monomyth in Star Trek films / Donald E. Palumbo -- "Blow up the damn ship!" : production redesign and special effects reuse in the Star Trek films / Michael S. Duffy -- Star Trek popular discourses, the role of broadcasters and critics / Paul Rixon -- Star Trek : the franchise! -- poachers, pirates, and Paramount / Sue Short -- Fan culture and the recentering of Star Trek / Justin Everett -- Locating the "Star Trek experience" / Angelina I. Karpovich -- Very Trek Christmas : goodbye / Karen Anijar.
Abstract "Examining Star Trek from various critical angles, the essays in this collection provide vital new insights into the myriad ways that the franchise has affected the culture it represents, the people who watch the series, and the industry that created it"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Influence of Star Trek on television, film and culture. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2008
LCCN 2007028357
ISBN9780786430345 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786430346 (softcover : alk. paper)

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