Star Trek: A Post-structural Critique of the Original SeriesWell-known writer Michael Hemmingson offers a history and critique of the original Star Trek TV series, and the impact it has had on our culture, language, and science. Also included is the first coverage in book form of the 2009 Star Trek motion picture. |
Contents
Postmodern Wagon Train to the Stars | 9 |
Notes | 48 |
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Notes | 95 |
Notes | 116 |
Works Cited | 139 |
About the Author | 153 |
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