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Star Trek And History: Raceing Toward A White Future
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Star Trek Is An Enduring Icon In American Popular Culture. For Many Viewers, The Science Fiction Series Represents The Bold Exploration Of The Unknown And The Humanistic Respect Of The Foreign And The Alien. In Fact, It Is Star Trek'S Vision Of A Utopian Future Where Humans No Longer Engage In Racism, Sexism, Capitalism, Among Other Isms That Many Fans Claim Is The Main Reason For Their Loyalty. But Is The Visionary Trek Future World Truly Colorblind?Star Trek And History Traces The Shifting And Reforming Meaning Of Race Articulated Throughout The Star Trek Television Series, Feature Films, And Fan Community. Daniel Bernardi Investigates And Politicizes The Presentation Of Race In Star Trek In The Original Series Of The 1960S, The Feature Films And Television Spinoffs Of The 1980S And 1990S, And The Current Fan Community On The Internet. Through Both Critical And Historical Analysis, The Book Proposes A Method Of Studying The Framing Of Race In Popular Film And Television That Integrates Sociology, Critical Theory, And Cultural Studies.Bernardi Examines The Representational And Narrative Functions Of Race In Star Trek And Explores How The Meaning Of Race In The Science Fiction Series Has Been Facilitated Or Constrained By Creative And Network Decisionmaking, By Genre, By Intertextuality, And By Fans. He Interprets How The Changing Social And Political Movements Of The Times Have Influenced The Production And Meaning Of Trek Texts And The Ways In Which The Ongoing Series Negotiated And Reflected These Turbulent Histories. Most Significantly, Bernardi Tells Us Why Is It Important For Readers To Better Understand The Articulation Of Race In This Enduring Icon Of American Popular Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Star Trek and History: Race-ing toward a White Future'? A: The book explores the representation of race in the Star Trek franchise, examining its portrayal across television series, films, and fan communities, while analyzing how it reflects societal changes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Daniel Leonard Bernardi, who investigates the political aspects of race in the Star Trek series.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Star Trek and History: Race-ing toward a White Future'? A: The book was published on February 1, 1998.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book considered a new or used item? A: The book is categorized as a new item.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Performing Arts.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the framing of race in popular culture, the impact of social movements on media representation, and the narrative functions of race in the Star Trek series.
- Q: Does the book include any analysis of fan communities? A: Yes, the book addresses how fan communities interpret and engage with the themes of race in Star Trek.
- Q: What makes this book relevant for understanding cultural studies? A: The book integrates sociology, critical theory, and cultural studies to analyze the representation of race in a significant cultural text, making it valuable for those studying media and society.