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Deep space and sacred time : Star trek in the American mythos / Jon Wagner, Jan Lundeen.
Van Pelt Library PN1995.9.S694 W35 1998
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wagner, Jon G.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Star Trek films--History and criticism.
- Star Trek films.
- Star Trek television programs--History and criticism.
- Star Trek television programs.
- Myth--Psychological aspects.
- Myth.
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 264 pages ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1998.
- Summary:
- This thought-provoking book challenges recent critical analysis of Star Trek that finds negative forces such as homophobia, sexism, and racism dominating life on the Enterprise. Citing dozens of episodes, from the original series to Deep Space Nine, the authors reveal Star Trek to he overwhelmingly optimistic and humanistic -- offering its audience a sense of hope and the possibility for empowerment.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [235]-246) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0275962253
- OCLC:
- 38732168
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