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American Science Fiction TV: "Star Trek", "Stargate" and Beyond (Popular TV Genres)
Jan Johnson-Smith
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Paperback. From "The Next Generation" and "The X-Files", to "Farscape" and "Enterprise", sci-fi television series in the US have multiplied since the 1980s. Jan Johnson-Smith shows how, in line with national political upheavals, this genre expands the myth of the Western frontier into deep space. Series: Popular TV Genres. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; APT; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 148 x 30. Weight in Grams: 408.
From "The Next Generation" and "The X-Files", to "Farscape" and "Enterprise", sci-fi television series in the US have multiplied since the 1980s. Jan Johnson-Smith shows how, in line with national political upheavals, this vibrant and perplexing genre set about expanding the myth of the Western frontier into deep space. She looks at the "sense of wonder" or sublime that infuses much Frontier art and science fiction, and traces a possible historical precedent to the genre in the fabulous and heroic journeys of the Classical epic. She discusses narrative styles and their influences, from the overarching narrative of "Babylon 5" to ... Read more
From "The Next Generation" and "The X-Files", to "Farscape" and "Enterprise", sci-fi television series in the US have multiplied since the 1980s. Jan Johnson-Smith shows how, in line with national political upheavals, this vibrant and perplexing genre set about expanding the myth of the Western frontier into deep space. She looks at the "sense of wonder" or sublime that infuses much Frontier art and science fiction, and traces a possible historical precedent to the genre in the fabulous and heroic journeys of the Classical epic. She discusses narrative styles and their influences, from the overarching narrative of "Babylon 5" to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
I.B.Tauris
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Series
Popular TV Genres
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781860648823
SKU
V9781860648823
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Reviews for American Science Fiction TV: "Star Trek", "Stargate" and Beyond (Popular TV Genres)
'...a transcendental ride...'Media Education Journal, December 2005.