Star trek and sacred ground : explorations of Star trek, religion, and American culture /

"Drawing on a number of methodologies and disciplinary perspectives, this book boldly goes where none has gone before by focusing on the interplay between Star Trek, religion, and American culture as revealed in the four different Trek television series, and the major motion pictures as well. E...

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Other Authors: Porter, Jennifer E., 1964-, McLaren, Darcee L., 1965-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Albany, N.Y. : State University of New York Press, ©1999.
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Summary:"Drawing on a number of methodologies and disciplinary perspectives, this book boldly goes where none has gone before by focusing on the interplay between Star Trek, religion, and American culture as revealed in the four different Trek television series, and the major motion pictures as well. Explored from a Trek perspective are the portrayal and treatment of religion; the religious and mythic elements; the ritual aspects of the fan following; and the relationship between religion and other issues of contemporary concern."--Jacket
Item Description:EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 315 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-295) and index.
ISBN:058529190X
9780585291901
9781438416359
1438416350
0791443345
9780791443347