American Science Fiction TV: Star Trek, Stargate and BeyondFrom "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 the episodic formula of "The Outer Limits", considers how experimental series such as "Twin Peaks" challenge conventional structures, and how and why sci-fi television has adopted new technologies. She also explores the juxtaposition of arcane language and technological jargon in modern American sci-fi television, revealing the extraordinarily alien, yet curiously familiar arena it creates. |
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Star Trek, Stargate and Beyond Jan Johnson-Smith. JAN JOHNSON - SMITH AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION TV STAR TREK , STARGATE AND BEYOND LB. TAURIS AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION TV POPULAR TELEVISION GENRES General Editor: James. Cover.
Star Trek, Stargate and Beyond Jan Johnson-Smith. JAN JOHNSON - SMITH AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION TV STAR TREK , STARGATE AND BEYOND LB. TAURIS AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION TV POPULAR TELEVISION GENRES General Editor: James. Cover.
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... Intended for use on television and media studies courses, Popular Television Genres provides informed and accessible reading for scholars, students and general readers alike. AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION TV STAR TREK , STARGATE AND BEYOND.
... Intended for use on television and media studies courses, Popular Television Genres provides informed and accessible reading for scholars, students and general readers alike. AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION TV STAR TREK , STARGATE AND BEYOND.
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Star Trek, Stargate and Beyond Jan Johnson-Smith. AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION TV STAR TREK , STARGATE AND BEYOND JAN JOHNSON - SMITH Published in 2005 by I.B.Tauris & Co Ltd 6 Salem.
Star Trek, Stargate and Beyond Jan Johnson-Smith. AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION TV STAR TREK , STARGATE AND BEYOND JAN JOHNSON - SMITH Published in 2005 by I.B.Tauris & Co Ltd 6 Salem.
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Star Trek, Stargate and Beyond Jan Johnson-Smith. CONTENTS. Acknowledgements ix 1 2 3 Introduction Science fiction Television Mytho-history New images Content 4 6 7 PART ONE – SCIENCE FICTION IN CONTEXT One 15 17 19 21 23 Science Fiction ...
Star Trek, Stargate and Beyond Jan Johnson-Smith. CONTENTS. Acknowledgements ix 1 2 3 Introduction Science fiction Television Mytho-history New images Content 4 6 7 PART ONE – SCIENCE FICTION IN CONTEXT One 15 17 19 21 23 Science Fiction ...
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Star Trek, Stargate and Beyond Jan Johnson-Smith. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Mythanks. to everyone who has helped me to write this book. Particular thanks go to John Ellis and Andy Medhurst, who offered advice when part of this was a doctoral ...
Star Trek, Stargate and Beyond Jan Johnson-Smith. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Mythanks. to everyone who has helped me to write this book. Particular thanks go to John Ellis and Andy Medhurst, who offered advice when part of this was a doctoral ...
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