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Science fiction series have remained a staple of American television from its inception: classic programs such as
The Twilight Zone,
The Outer Limits, and
Star Trek, along with recent and current series including
Babylon 5 and
Stargate SG-1, have been some of the most enduring and influential of all television shows. In this chronological survey, author M. Keith Booker examines this phenomenon and provides in-depth studies of the most important of these series. Science Fiction Television traces the development of the genre as a distinct cultural phenomenon within the context of broader developments in American culture as a whole.
In the process, it offers a unique and informative guide for television fans and science fiction fans alike, one whose coverage is unprecedented in its scope and breadth. A must-read for anyone interested in its subject or in American popular culture,
Science Fiction Television is a perceptive and entertaining history of one of television's most lasting forms of entertainment.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Early Predecessors to The Twilight Zone: The Birth of Science Fiction Television
From Doctor Who to Star Trek: Science Fiction Television Comes of Age
Lean Years to Star Trek: The Next Generation: Science Fiction Television Is Reborn
The Golden Nineties: Science Fiction Television in an Age of Plenty
Back to the Future: Science Fiction in the New Millennium
Über den Autor / die Autorin
M. Keith Booker is Professor of English at the University of Arkansas, USA. His recent publications include
Star Trek: A Cultural History (2018),
Tony Soprano's America: Gangsters, Guns, and Money (2017) co-authored with Isra Daraiseh and
Mad Men: A Cultural History (2016) with Bob Batchelor. He received his PhD in English from the University of Florida in 1990.
