NASA/TREK
Subtitle: popular science and sex in America
By: Constance Penley.
Publisher: Verso
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 169
Subjects: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.; Star trek (Television program); Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; Astronautics and civilization.; Astronautics in literature.; Astronautics in mass media.; Sex customs -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Description: This wry and highly readable investigation of the role of space travel in popular imagination looks at the way NASA has openly borrowed from the TV show Star Trek to reinforce its public standing. It also celebrates the work of a group of the show's fans who rewrite its storylines in porno-romance fanzines. Constance Penley advocates that scientific experimentation be accompanied by social and sexual experimentation, and devoted to exploring inner as well as outer space.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.