Star trek, history and us : reflections of the present and past throughout the franchise /

"Since 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 or...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Black, A. J., 1982- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2021]
Subjects:	Roddenberry, Gene > Political and social views. Roddenberry, Gene. Star Trek television programs > History and criticism. National characteristics, American, on television. Exceptionalism > United States. Exceptionalism. Political and social views. Star Trek television programs. United States. Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Table of Contents:

Preface: A primitive culture
The 1960s
The 1970s and 1980s
The 1990s
The 21st century (so far)
Epilogue: Getting from here to there.