{"product_id":"the-influence-of-star-trek-on-television-film-and-culture-paperback","title":"The Influence of Star Trek on Television, Film and Culture - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLincoln Geraghty\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDonald E. Palumbo\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eC. W. Sullivan III\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When the first season of \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e opened to American television viewers in 1966, the thematically insightful sci-fi story line presented audiences with the exciting vision of a bold voyage into the final frontiers of space and strange, new galactic worlds. Perpetuating this enchanting vision, the story has become one of the longest running and most multifaceted franchises in television history. Moreover, it has presented an inspiring message for the future, addressing everything from social, political, philosophical, and ethical issues to progressive and humanist representations of race, gender, and class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book contends that \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a set of television series, but has become a pervasive part of the identity of the millions of people who watch, read and consume the films, television episodes, network specials, novelizations, and fan stories. Examining \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLincoln Geraghty\u003c\/b\u003e is principal lecturer in film studies in the School of Creative Arts, Film and Media at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. He serves as editorial advisor for \u003ci\u003eThe Journal of Popular Culture, Reconstruction\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAtlantis.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9.02 x 6.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42131621970055,"sku":"9780786430345","price":53.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c8abb7b97fa853863c2af352d638c96d.webp?v=1732620353","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-influence-of-star-trek-on-television-film-and-culture-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}