Star trek
Subtitle: a cultural history
By: M. Keith Booker
Series: The cultural history of television
Published: 2018
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781538112755
Subjects: Star trek (Television program); Popular culture; History
Description: In Star Trek: A Cultural History, M. Keith Booker offers an intriguing account of the series from its original run to its far-reaching impact on society. By placing the Star Trek franchise within the context of American history and popular culture, the author explores how the series engaged with political and social issues such as the Vietnam War, race, gender, and the advancement of technology. While this book emphasizes the original series, it also addresses the significance of subsequent programs, as well as the numerous films and extensive array of novels, comic books, and merchandise that have been produced in the decades since. A show that originally resonated with science fiction fans, Star Trek has also intrigued the general public due to its engaging characters, exciting plotlines, and vision of a better future. It is those exact elements that allowed Star Trek to go from simply a good show to the massive media franchise it is today. Star Trek: A Cultural History will appeal to scholars of media, television, and popular culture, as well as to fans of the show.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Star Trek and the history of Star Trek; title: Star Trek and the history of American science fiction; title: Star Trek and American political history; title: Star Trek on the history of American technology; title: Star Trek and the history of fandom; title: Appendix: Episodes of Star Trek: the original series.