Star Trek

by Hark, Ina Rae

• ISBN13: 9781844572144
• ISBN10: 1844572145
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-15
• Publisher: British Film Institute

Summary

Star Trekremains the original, iconic and, for its many fans, the best example of science fiction television, boldly going where no TV drama had gone before. Ina Rae Hark's lively and authoritative account of the five series from the originalStar Trekto its most recent manifestation, 'Enterprise' provides a comprehensive guide to the Trek universe and its key themes. Hark carefully delineates the unique characteristics of each series, fromStar Trek'sdepiction of humanity confronting technological and evolutionary change, toThe Next Generation'sdiplomatic efforts to secure its perfected utopia for others,Deep Space Nine'sinterrogation of the claims of that utopia in a hostile, alien environment, Voyager's testing of Starfleet principles light years away from the Federation's borders, and Enterprise's look back at humankind's first efforts to forge an intergalactic alliance. Hark explores the character dynamics of each captain and his or her crew. As well as offering new insights for even the most hardcore Trekker, this volume also provides a perfect introduction to a popular culture phenomenon for those few who have never heard of a phaser or a Klingon.

Author Biography

Ina Rae Hark is Professor of English and Film Studies at University of South Carolina.

Table of Contents

Trekker's Log, Stardate 1908200.7	p. 1
Course Plotted and Laid In	p. 8
Star Trek: This Side of Paradise	p. 21
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds	p. 58
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Necessary Evil	p. 88
Star Trek: Voyager: Time and Again	p. 118
Enterprise: Dead Stop	p. 135
Notes	p. 151
Bibliography	p. 154
Credits: 100 Essential Treks	p. 157
Index	p. 164
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