Star Trek and Sacred Ground: Explorations of Star Trek, Religion and American Culture - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0791443345 ISBN 13: 9780791443347

Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1999

Synopsis

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. The subject of religion/myth/spirituality has long been a favorite of Trek scholars and fans; this book gives the subject the serious treatment it deserves. (Elyce Rae Helford, editor of Enterprise Zones: Critical Positions on Star Trek)

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Review:

"...a great start toward beginning to analyze the religious themes and motifs embedded in much of the media around us." -- RSiSS: Religious Studies in Secondary Schools

"Star Trek and Sacred Ground is marvelous. All of the articles are relevant, clear and rational. They 'interpret' this material diversely, courageously and with precise excellence. The judgments are relevant, the chapters skillfully ordered, and the essays fit together in building interpretations. The contributors succeed in bringing forth their positions individually and collectively. This book is simply brilliant, and more than interesting to read." -- Robert M. Garvin, State University of New York, Albany

"The subject of religion/myth/spirituality has long been a favorite of Trek scholars and fans; this book gives the subject the serious treatment it deserves." -- Elyce Rae Helford, editor of Enterprise Zones: Critical Positions on "Star Trek"

About the Author:

Jennifer E. Porter is Assistant Professor of Religion and Modern Culture at Memorial University, and Darcee L. McLaren is former Adjunct Professor at McMaster University.

About this edition

• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0791443345
• ISBN 13: 9780791443347
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328
• Editor: Porter Jennifer E.